The atlas · Space environment · The Earth’s shield

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The northern and southern lights

Why the sky glows near the poles, and when it can be seen from Britain.

The plate A map of where the aurora is usually seen, and how far south a big storm pushes it.
Page type
An encyclopaedia entry
Collection
Space environment, the Earth’s shield
Where
Around the poles, high in the atmosphere
Status
Planned and outlined. Every fact in it will be checked against a named source and listed on Sources before it goes up.

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