2. Auroras-Natures light By: Carson Supola Science 2 nd Mr. Shepard http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/question471.htm How does an aurora work?

3. Auroras Auroras are an electrical phenomenon that occurs in the north and south poles. What are auroras and how often do they appear retrieved may 10 th 2012 http://www.enotes.com/science/q-and-a/what-auroras-how-often-do-they-appear-289467 http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/images/aurora/jan.curtis/ Picture by Jan Curtis

4. Auroras Conditions Auroras are caused by the electrons oxygen and nitrogen being bombarded by solar electrons which makes them light up. What causes an auroras, about.com, 5-10-12 http://weather.about.com/od/spaceweather/ss/topauroras_5.htm http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/images/aurora/j an.curtis/ Picture by Jan Curtis

5. Auroras time Auroras usually last between 30-90 min. Can only be seen at night best at around midnight Northern lights, retrieved 5-10-12 http://fairbanks-alaska.com/northern-lights-alaska.htm http://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-the-aurora-borealis-%E2%80%93-ie- northern-lights Picture by David Hefferman

6. Best Time To See Auroras The best time to see an aurora is during the winter. Because it is usually to light the rest of the year. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090629121801AAfI30t When do the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) most vividly and frequently occur? http://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-the-aurora-borealis-%E2%80%93-ie-northern-lights Picture by David Hefferman

7. Damage The aurora does not do any known damage. http://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-the-aurora-borealis-%E2%80%93-ie- northern-lights Picture by David Hefferman

8. Facts Named after the Roman goddess of dawn Aurora. Occurs on other planets. The lowest part of the aurora is 10 times higher than a jet flies. Red auroras are very rare. http://www.auroravillage.com/aurora_facts.html Aurora facts http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2008/dec/20/aurora-borealis Aurora Borealis