What causes the phenomenon of the aurora?
A) Solar ultraviolet light excites ozone molecules in the ozone layer.
B) Charged particles from the magnetosphere strike atoms in the upper atmosphere, causing them to emit characteristic colors of light.
C) Light from solar flares reflects from high-altitude clouds in Earth's atmosphere.
D) Charged particles emit light as they spiral along magnetic field lines in the magnetosphere.

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The aurora is caused by charged particles from the magnetosphere colliding with atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere, which then emit light in various colors.

What Causes the Phenomenon of the Aurora