Aurora Borealis
THE ANSWER
"Aurora borealis over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska" — Photo by United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
A celestial dance in the polar night.
This spectacular light show is the result of solar particles interacting with our planet's magnetosphere. It is nature's most dazzling electrical display.
Explanation
Did you know?
These lights can actually produce faint crackling sounds, though it is rarely heard by human ears.
The 5 Clues
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“I am a ghost of the sun visiting the northern dark.”
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“I require a magnetic shield to perform my act.”
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“My colours vary based on the gases I ignite.”
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“I am the flickering curtains of the upper atmosphere.”
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“I am the famous light show visible in high latitudes.”
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