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Star Gazers

The Science Behind the Northern Lights

1m 32s

Autumn is a great time to see the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis! Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez breaks down what causes this beautiful phenomenon and why it only happens at the poles. Produced in partnership with Florida Atlantic University

Aired: 11/01/23
Funding provided by The Batchelor Foundation and The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation