What Causes the Aurora Borealis' Colors?

The colors of the northern and southern lights are spectacular. Discover which elements are most responsible for the Aurora Borealis and its colors.

What Causes the Aurora Borealis' Colors?

What causes the Northern Lights? Aurora borealis explained

The Colors of the Aurora (U.S. National Park Service)

Why there are Different Aurora Colours Explained by Aurora Nights

The Science Behind Aurora Borealis

Will you see colors in the aurora?

Debunking the aurora myth: What actually causes an aurora?

Where do the Northern Lights Come From?

Explainer: How auroras light up the sky

Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights in Alaska - Princess Lodges