Scientists are confused by the new aurora colour. It should not be orange
Green auroras are primarily due to oxygen, while pink ones are attributed to nitrogen. The mystery arises because there is no known atmospheric element that should produce a bright orange aurora. Key Points
India TodayMysterious redness seen in skies was due to a rare cosmic event
Unlike auroras, which occur when charged particles from space hit the atmosphere causing it to glow, SAR arcs form differently. They are an indication of heat energy leaking into the upper atmosphere. Key Points
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