- Aurora Borealis occurs in the northern hemisphere and is best viewed from locations like Norway, Sweden, and Canada.
- Aurora Australis occurs in the southern hemisphere and is best viewed from Antarctica and southern Australia.
- Both phenomena occur near the Earth’s magnetic poles.
- The underlying mechanisms of both are the same—interaction of solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere.
- Differences in visibility are mainly due to population distribution; the Southern Lights are less commonly seen by humans.
What is the difference between the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis?
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