Discover the magic of the Northern Lights in a fun and simple way for 7-year-olds. Learn what causes the beautiful colors in the sky and why we can see them near the North Pole.
The Northern Lights, also called the Aurora Borealis, are beautiful, colorful lights that you can sometimes see in the night sky, especially near the North Pole. They look like bright green, pink, purple, or red waves or curtains dancing across the sky.
Here's the exciting part – the Northern Lights happen because of the Sun! The Sun sends out tiny invisible particles called 'solar wind' that travel all the way to Earth. When these particles meet Earth's air high up in the sky, they make the sky glow with pretty colors.
You can usually see the Northern Lights in places far north, like Alaska, Canada, or Norway. They are best seen on cold, dark nights in winter because the sky is very dark and clear then.
They look like magical light shows in the sky, changing shapes and colors, making people excited and amazed around the world.
So, next time you look up at a dark, starry night near the North Pole, remember the Northern Lights are a special gift from the Sun, dancing just for us!