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Aurora South of Africa
This spectacular photo of these aurora, called Aurora Australis, were taken just south of the African continent.
Many swirls and colors are visible thanks to a particularly strong solar storm that hit during Scott Kelly's year in space.
Questions:
What is the difference between the aurora borealis and the aurora australis?
What creates the different colors in the aurora?