aurora australis
Aurora australis refers to a natural phenomenon of colorful lights that occur in the southern polar region, also known as the Southern Lights. It is caused by interactions between charged particles from the Sun and the Earth's magnetic field, resulting in a captivating display of vibrant hues dancing across the night sky.
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