An “Exceptionally Gigantic” Polar Rain Aurora Blanketed the Arctic Sky
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An “Exceptionally Gigantic” Polar Rain Aurora Blanketed the Arctic Sky
The ultra-rare event puzzled scientists for more than a year—but a new study suggests that “polar rain” and a lack of solar wind caused the ginormous aurora.
Jul 11, 2024
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