How the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Work

Stuff You Should Know

• Episode: How the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis Work
• Website: Stuff You Should Know
• Feed URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/podcasts/stuff-you-should-know.rss
• Duration: 00:48:10
• Published: 2017-05-18 09:00

It wasn't too long ago that humans thought the polar lights were signs from the afterlife. Thanks to a 19th century Norwegian, we now understand that they are a fascinating interplay with Earth's magnetic field and wind from the sun. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com