Aurora Is Natural Colourful Light Displays in Earth's Night Sky as Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis as Northern or Southern Lights

An aurora primarily refers to the natural, colorful light displays in Earth's night sky, known as the Northern or Southern Lights. The word originates from Latin, translating to "dawn. 1. The Natural Phenomenon Also known as polar lights or aurora polaris. Northern Lights: Technically called Aurora Borealis. Southern Lights: Technically called Aurora Australis. Caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with Earth's magnetic field. The collisions excite atmospheric gases, producing dynamic curtains of green, red, and purple light. 2. Roman Mythology: Aurora is the ancient Roman goddess of the dawn. In mythology, she travels across the sky each morning to announce the arrival of the Sun. This mythological tie is where the atmospheric light displays get their name.