Aurorae are produced when the Earth's atmosphere is bombarded by a blast of

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Aurorae are produced by the interaction between charged particles (mostly protons and electrons) from the Sun and the Earth's magnetic field. When these particles collide with molecules in the atmosphere, they give off light, which appears as colorful displays in the sky known as aurorae. Asteroidal debris, gamma rays, and small meteorites do not have a significant impact on the production of aurorae.

Aurorae Are Produced When the Earth's Atmosphere Is Bombarded by a Blast