What is an aurora? - Michael Molina

Explore the science behind what causes the incredible light and color of the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis.
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Why do we see those stunning lights in the northern- and southernmost portions of the night sky? The Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis occur when high-energy particles are flung from the Sun's corona toward the Earth and mingle with the neutral atoms in our atmosphere -- ultimately emitting extraordinary light and color. Michael Molina explains every step of this dazzling phenomenon.
Lesson by Michael Molina, animation by Franco Barroeta.
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[@brycryfry]

I like how the intro was so intense and then suddenly became scientific and casual

[@samjerick894]

Yeah man Glad that you noticed that (sorry this comment is like 3 year late)

[@57abs]

@@samjerick894 better late than never habibi

[@joseimpact]

lmao forreals good intro

[@Realkrexyt]

YESS FRR

[@zerkalt190]

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[@fish1704]

Aurora lights is something that I want to see once in a lifetime. 😁

[@Megacooltommydee]

You don't even have to travel to see the Aurora Borealis. Just leave your burnt roast in the oven for long enough and watch your kitchen transform into the northern lights.

[@hasnain9654]

Tommy Dee he is serious

[@fashionworld9943]

I agree with her that aurora light is something that one must seen once,

[@Fuckyourselfgoogle]

I saw it.. and now I miss it every night :(

[@supercoolmunkee]

@@Fuckyourselfgoogle The total solar eclipse that came to the United States in 2017 a couple of years ago was the best thing in my life because it was just a "budget" trip away from where I live. Glad I got to see that and now it is over. Aurora is my next celestial event I have to see in my lifetime!

[@arkhamsans3541]

Let's just take a brief break and appreciate the awesome animation.

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@Maryam-td6rj]

0:49 I really want that as a wallpaper

[@surajshrestha9400]

Maryam e

[@aryand7870]

then screenshot it

[@kidscavyclub80]

Yeah

[@akko1028]

Sees Corona.
Coughs intensely

[@botjack7235]

i was just about to comment this lol

[@xoharper]

@@botjack7235 me too

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@BOT Jack same

[@FilmModeler]

Who's here because of the G5 flare, 11 May, 2024????

[@NoNameAtAll2]

ayo

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🤘

[@munazakanwal]

yes I am
G4 flare right?

[@rickycantlift]

This animation seems really hard to make leave a like to appreciate the animators and the narrator and everyone who took part in this video

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[@tddjhghsan8024]

it is amazing, the more i am learning about the world the more i am realizing that it is all connected, and i realize how magnificent the world truly is in its complex simplicity.

[@wjh623]

I’m actually here for both lol right now we’re in the aurora for the beginning of June 2024

[@fugslayernominee1397]

This is the most simplest nd detailed explanation of Auroras i've seen on internet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge ♥️

[@akankshaandadityasingh9888]

I was so relieved when the narrator's voice changed........

[@henrykhosasih8781]

Anyone's here because of the recent geomagnetic storm?

[@spaghettiii]

2:42 go home, Earth, you’re drunk

[@sakeriyasaleh4820]

@Aziz Omi what about you

[@particleonazock2246]

Hilarious!

[@gaptv1476]

How dare u call me drunk ರ╭╮ರ

[@gauravpatil6289]

your every educational video is daily dose for me, I mean there is so much to learn everything around us. TED keep enlightening us with knowledge.

[@anmolsaluja1948]

Wow that was so amazing, it helped me understand the concept of Auroras with good imagination. Thanks a lot!!

[@ChristopherMei86]

Wow. This was actually amazingly clear. Kudos, Mr. Molina, you're good!

[@ShawnRavenfire]

2:45 I'd hardly call the distance from the sun to here "across the galaxy." But then again, we also seem to be having trouble telling the difference between a high-five and a fist-bump.

[@alexandraa4352]

Ahahahaha

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Adorable!! Thanks very much for creating this video! It helps in visualizing these concepts.

[@okj6119]

I'm digging these animations, use it more often!

[@willirepublic5139]

Aurora Borealis?!
At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely in your kitchen?
Yes.

[@shekaina_wesley]

mother, it`s just northern lights

[@yourredhead]

1:16 my first reaction: "oh c'mon" **check's release date**

[@yogitakukreja2296]

This was awesome..the animation , the simplified explanation ! Kudos 👏👏👏

[@gato-grande]

CHILE ARGENTINA

[@newsly-thereporter792]

beautiful
well explained
loved it
keep it up

[@suryadarshankandari]

well explained concept and beautifully designed animation

[@vaishnavimishra8833]

Whatever it was....I loved the animation😇😀

[@Deaththeundying]

Well, this has totally changed me perspective on magnetism and my old opinion on how auroras work

[@anshullall3929]

Thanks the animation makes things very easy to understand and hopefully retain for long. 🎉❤

[@MarkFlavin1]

I agree. I wonder if Ted has any plans for a community subtitle feature so that viewers could submit, vote on and share the best subtitles.

[@rwest0]

That's what makes you an awesome person. Gotta love learning.

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This one of the best animations of TedEd👍.

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Amazing animation and explanation.

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What an awesome channel! It's very useful.

[@pnogas]

Amazing animation!!! Please make more

[@deleria010]

Wonderful illustration

[@RajarajanPanneerselvam]

No matter how much older I get I will always gonna enjoy this kinda educational videos :) Btw the animation is so cute :)

[@richardwastaken]

Who's here because of the aurora in may?

[@TheSatletijo]

Great video! Also I love the animations

[@ArjunShenoy]

Just love these videos!! keep making them Ted!

[@kiaxoy]

hello, you commented this before my sister was born. lol. but are you still online?

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@@kiaxoy 😂😂😂

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Oh God☝️
How beautiful the world is!😇

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In awe of the animation and simple explanation 🍬

[@gato-grande]

CHILE ARGENTINA

[@zentaihero4189]

I love the animation & the aurora topic

[@FreemasonV8]

That was so fantastically made! Great quality!

[@jver4722]

muito obrigada pela legenda em português! Amei como vocês explicaram tudo direitinho com pelo use de desenhos. Deu para entender tudo certinho. Parabens pelo trabalho! :)

[@stvkchnn]

Have to appreciative the animation it was of 8 years ago

[@kvillanoa2592]

i love the animation!! badass!!

[@matteoraffaelli7251]

very very very nice documentary animation for families and babies, my best compliments

[@MohitSanghi]

Amazing work

[@HoaTran-pf8is]

Thank you so much for explaining everything clearly ^^

[@gato-grande]

CHILE ARGENTINA

[@varswe]

Mind blowing sound effects

[@PsSarvna]

Awesome animation....

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Wow. This is amazing

[@heibai7034]

great visuals

[@Sana_rover]

Wow what a perfect explanation great...

[@JackVasilenko]

Best ted-ed video.

[@RichardHannay]

How do you explain the aurora borealis inside Skinner's kitchen?

[@TheMuslimMan1337]

Richard Hannay It happens in a specific time of the year, a specific time of day, and localised entirely within a specific part of a country.

[@JellyFlakexD]

This is awesome!

[@dailycarolina.]

a magnificent event to witness

[@alfredwaldo6079]

Saw it yesterday, so goodamn beautiful

[@COY257ME]

that's pretty amazing! gonna go look up the sun's activity now :)

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Awesome animation

[@fangirlinneverland6335]

Thank you so much!

[@miamaged2877]

this channel taught me more than I have ever been taught in school

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Well done something complex made easy

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Amazing.

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Well explained 👍

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great work!!!

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The Animation is Strong in This One!

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Thanks it’s very informative

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Awesome video

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This one was great.

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I used to be obsessed to this kind of stuff in 9th grade beginning of high school!

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That was amazing 🤩

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Super helpful

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...grtt wrkk👌👌👌especially the animation♥♥👌🤘

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amazing opening

[@justcallmeDhil]

I permission download them for lessons in class.. thank you, however I will include the source...

[@adrienross8408]

It’s 7am and I just have to say this animation was fantastic and very informative

[@gato-grande]

CHILE ARGENTINA

[@nitz_patilz]

I ain’t dying until i see this with my own eyes.

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It's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

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superb video

[@GrimaceCurly]

We got northern light today in Tennessee it was beutiful🎉

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Great Video

[@ScaryEnding]

Anyone else here after the northern lights this weekend?

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awesome awesome ted video

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Thx ❤this make my dancing lights of norway exhibition information more.easy

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Awesome! High five!

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very nice

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Perfect👌🏿

[@Bluemann]

ok. NOW I sort of get it. thanks TED

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I love these graphics

[@NoFakerLP]

Nice Animation :D

[@JunaidHasan23]

Watching in May 2024

[@MECKENICALROBOT]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sheenifier]

Wow the Aurora Borealis. All of that able to happen at this time of year, at the time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within Skinner's kitchen

[@ShenasRI]

OMG!!! The Earth is so cute!

[@reinerlawliet24]

It's creepy AF. Lol.

[@hayaimran4885]

Hahaha

[@antaeku8038]

It reminds me of 5 nights at freddy's

[@moonmoon5531]

Watching this for the first time stoned and on 0.5 speed is just an awesome experience

[@muhendis111]

your voice is amazingg.......

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hello, may I use some parts of this video to make a video for school assignments. Thank you in advance. Pls☺️🙏🥺

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Great ...👍👍👍👍👍

[@Electroblade360]

The narrator literally went from intimidating to just casual in a matter of seconds

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Neat!