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: As these solar particles slam into atmospheric gases, they "excite" the atoms. To return to their normal state, the atoms release this excess energy as photons . A Palette of Atmospheric Colors

: Often result from intense solar storms that excite nitrogen at lower levels. Northern vs. Southern Lights What are the Northern Lights? | Aurora Borealis Explained Polar Lights mp4

: The Sun constantly emits a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind . Major eruptions, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, send billions of tons of plasma hurtling toward Earth. : As these solar particles slam into atmospheric