Why Are We Seeing More Frequent Auroras?

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What’s up with the aurora moving south? How does aurora even work? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why people are seeing more aurora activity, what aurora is, the solar cycle, and more!

Timestamps:
00:00 – What’s Up with Aurora?
00:17 – What is Aurora?
2:09 – Why is Aurora Borealis Moving South?
3:00 – The Solar Maximum
5:21 – Dark Skies
6:55 – Space Weather Prediction
8:28 – Neil’s Aurora Experience

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