What is an aurora? - Michael Molina

Explore the science behind what causes the incredible light and color of the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis.
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Why do we see those stunning lights in the northern- and southernmost portions of the night sky? The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis occur when high-energy particles are flung from the Sun's corona toward the Earth and mingle with the neutral atoms in our atmosphere -- ultimately emitting extraordinary light and color. Michael Molina explains every step of this dazzling phenomenon.
Lesson by Michael Molina, animation by Franco Barroeta.
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[@brycryfry]

I like how the intro was so intense and then suddenly became scientific and casual

[@samjerick894]

Yeah man Glad that you noticed that (sorry this comment is like 3 year late)

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@@samjerick894 better late than never habibi

[@joseimpact]

lmao forreals good intro

[@Realkrexyt]

YESS FRR

[@zerkalt190]

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[@fish1704]

Aurora lights is something that I want to see once in a lifetime. 😁

[@Megacooltommydee]

You don't even have to travel to see the Aurora Borealis. Just leave your burnt roast in the oven for long enough and watch your kitchen transform into the northern lights.

[@hasnain9654]

Tommy Dee he is serious

[@fashionworld9943]

I agree with her that aurora light is something that one must seen once,

[@Fuckyourselfgoogle]

I saw it.. and now I miss it every night :(

[@supercoolmunkee]

@@Fuckyourselfgoogle The total solar eclipse that came to the United States in 2017 a couple of years ago was the best thing in my life because it was just a "budget" trip away from where I live. Glad I got to see that and now it is over. Aurora is my next celestial event I have to see in my lifetime!

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Let's just take a brief break and appreciate the awesome animation.

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[@FilmModeler]

Who's here because of the G5 flare, 11 May, 2024????

[@NoNameAtAll2]

ayo

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🤘

[@munazakanwal]

yes I am
G4 flare right?

[@akko1028]

Sees Corona.
Coughs intensely

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i was just about to comment this lol

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@@botjack7235 me too

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@BOT Jack same

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0:49 I really want that as a wallpaper

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Maryam e

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then screenshot it

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Yeah

[@rickycantlift]

This animation seems really hard to make leave a like to appreciate the animators and the narrator and everyone who took part in this video

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[@tddjhghsan8024]

it is amazing, the more i am learning about the world the more i am realizing that it is all connected, and i realize how magnificent the world truly is in its complex simplicity.

[@wjh623]

I’m actually here for both lol right now we’re in the aurora for the beginning of June 2024

[@henrykhosasih8781]

Anyone's here because of the recent geomagnetic storm?

[@akankshaandadityasingh9888]

I was so relieved when the narrator's voice changed........

[@fugslayernominee1397]

This is the most simplest nd detailed explanation of Auroras i've seen on internet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge ♥️

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2:42 go home, Earth, you’re drunk

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@Aziz Omi what about you

[@particleonazock2246]

Hilarious!

[@gaptv1476]

How dare u call me drunk ರ╭╮ರ

[@willirepublic5139]

Aurora Borealis?!
At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely in your kitchen?
Yes.

[@shekaina_wesley]

mother, it`s just northern lights

[@yourredhead]

1:16 my first reaction: "oh c'mon" **check's release date**

[@ShawnRavenfire]

2:45 I'd hardly call the distance from the sun to here "across the galaxy." But then again, we also seem to be having trouble telling the difference between a high-five and a fist-bump.

[@alexandraa4352]

Ahahahaha

[@anmolsaluja1948]

Wow that was so amazing, it helped me understand the concept of Auroras with good imagination. Thanks a lot!!

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your every educational video is daily dose for me, I mean there is so much to learn everything around us. TED keep enlightening us with knowledge.

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Adorable!! Thanks very much for creating this video! It helps in visualizing these concepts.

[@ChristopherMei86]

Wow. This was actually amazingly clear. Kudos, Mr. Molina, you're good!

[@richardwastaken]

Who's here because of the aurora in may?

[@JunaidHasan23]

Watching in May 2024

[@okj6119]

I'm digging these animations, use it more often!

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beautiful
well explained
loved it
keep it up

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Whatever it was....I loved the animation😇😀

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This was awesome..the animation , the simplified explanation ! Kudos 👏👏👏

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CHILE ARGENTINA

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well explained concept and beautifully designed animation

[@jver4722]

muito obrigada pela legenda em português! Amei como vocês explicaram tudo direitinho com pelo use de desenhos. Deu para entender tudo certinho. Parabens pelo trabalho! :)

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Thanks the animation makes things very easy to understand and hopefully retain for long. 🎉❤

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What an awesome channel! It's very useful.

[@Deaththeundying]

Well, this has totally changed me perspective on magnetism and my old opinion on how auroras work

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That's what makes you an awesome person. Gotta love learning.

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This one of the best animations of TedEd👍.

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Amazing animation!!! Please make more

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Amazing animation and explanation.

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No matter how much older I get I will always gonna enjoy this kinda educational videos :) Btw the animation is so cute :)

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That was so fantastically made! Great quality!

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Oh God☝️
How beautiful the world is!😇

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Thank you so much for explaining everything clearly ^^

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CHILE ARGENTINA

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i love the animation!! badass!!

[@MarkFlavin1]

I agree. I wonder if Ted has any plans for a community subtitle feature so that viewers could submit, vote on and share the best subtitles.

[@zentaihero4189]

I love the animation & the aurora topic

[@RichardHannay]

How do you explain the aurora borealis inside Skinner's kitchen?

[@TheMuslimMan1337]

Richard Hannay It happens in a specific time of the year, a specific time of day, and localised entirely within a specific part of a country.

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Have to appreciative the animation it was of 8 years ago

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Wonderful illustration

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very very very nice documentary animation for families and babies, my best compliments

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Just love these videos!! keep making them Ted!

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hello, you commented this before my sister was born. lol. but are you still online?

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Great video! Also I love the animations

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Wow what a perfect explanation great...

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Amazing work

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Wow. This is amazing

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...grtt wrkk👌👌👌especially the animation♥♥👌🤘

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In awe of the animation and simple explanation 🍬

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CHILE ARGENTINA

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Awesome animation....

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Saw it yesterday, so goodamn beautiful

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Best ted-ed video.

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This is awesome!

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great work!!!

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this channel taught me more than I have ever been taught in school

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I ain’t dying until i see this with my own eyes.

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Mind blowing sound effects

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great visuals

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that's pretty amazing! gonna go look up the sun's activity now :)

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Thank you so much!

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Well done something complex made easy

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Thanks it’s very informative

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The Animation is Strong in This One!

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a magnificent event to witness

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Awesome animation

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OMG!!! The Earth is so cute!

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It's creepy AF. Lol.

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Hahaha

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It reminds me of 5 nights at freddy's

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Well explained 👍

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It’s 7am and I just have to say this animation was fantastic and very informative

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CHILE ARGENTINA

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Super helpful

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It's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

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I used to be obsessed to this kind of stuff in 9th grade beginning of high school!

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amazing opening

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I love these graphics

[@moonmoon5531]

Watching this for the first time stoned and on 0.5 speed is just an awesome experience

[@Kriegerdammerung]

Metric is the system of science, be nice to the metric, use it :)

[@ksuma715]

I dont get it why the US use imperial system measurement...none of physics formulas that I know uses imperial system, all use metric

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@@ksuma715 scientists in America use metric so it's not as if it's never used but for everyone who isn't a scientist at their work, metric isn't how it's done. It would be a gargantuan of a task to convert all if America from one to the other.

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Nice Animation :D

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ok. NOW I sort of get it. thanks TED

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your voice is amazingg.......

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I permission download them for lessons in class.. thank you, however I will include the source...

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Perfect👌🏿

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Awesome! High five!

[@balleraddict]

It just hit me on how we just trust that scientists know the structure of the sun

[@Sheenifier]

Wow the Aurora Borealis. All of that able to happen at this time of year, at the time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within Skinner's kitchen

[@linkooxsookyu4326]

hello, may I use some parts of this video to make a video for school assignments. Thank you in advance. Pls☺️🙏🥺

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awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is the cutest sciency video I have seen in a long time. Those high-fiving protons and oxygen + nitrogen molecules. Sigh! Cute AF. This is what makes learning fun. Animation and smart teaching.

[@GrimaceCurly]

We got northern light today in Tennessee it was beutiful🎉

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Great ...👍👍👍👍👍

[@Hiyori97_]

Haha that Corona part hits different in 2020