Aurora Australis

Definition

The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, is a natural light display similar to the Aurora Borealis but occurs in the southern hemisphere near Antarctica.

Related terms

Geomagnetic Storms: Disturbances in Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar activity that can intensify aurora displays.

Polar Regions:

The areas near Earth's poles where auroras are most commonly observed due to their proximity to geomagnetic fields.

Plasma Physics: The study of ionized gases (plasma) which plays a crucial role in understanding how auroras form.