Aurora Borealis dazzles the skies of the Northern Hemisphere, while Aurora Australis illuminates the southern skies.
Magnetic field interactions near the North and South Poles dictate the appearance and intensity of each aurora.
Both auroras exhibit vibrant hues, but the Northern Lights tend towards green and purple, whereas the Southern Lights lean more towards pink and red.
While the Northern Lights are more accessible to tourists due to infrastructure and visibility, the Southern Lights are often viewed from remote regions like Antarctica and southern New Zealand.
Fluctuations in solar activity affect both auroras, with increased solar storms leading to more intense displays in both hemispheres.
Both auroras hold cultural significance in indigenous communities, often featuring in myths and legends as celestial dances or spiritual phenomena.
Researchers study both auroras to understand Earth's magnetosphere and its interaction with solar winds, contributing to space weather forecasting and satellite protection.