auroras

Jupiter’s UV auroras are generated by charged particles from its volcanic moon Io, NASA reveals

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A spectacular and dramatic ultraviolet auroras on Jupiter is generated by charged particles escaping its volcanic moon Io, according to a new NASA study. The origins of the bright blue circular aurora were revealed by the NASA Juno spacecraft, which is currently studying the gas giant from orbit. The Jovian polar light show, also known as the … Read more

Astronauts on the International Space Station share images of auroras from some 250 miles above

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See auroras from SPACE: Astronauts on the International Space Station share stunning images of ‘Earth’s airglow’ as they orbit at more than 250 miles above the surface Auroras occur when cosmic rays interact with gasses in the upper atmosphere and hang in the horizon Astronauts on the ISS shared images of the event seen from … Read more