An aurora, also commonly known as the polar lights, is a
natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in
high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic).
Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as
curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky.
Most of the planets in the Solar System, some natural satellites, brown
dwarfs, and even comets also host auroras.
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