What causes the Northern Lights and why can we see them?

Ankit on Instagram: "Follow @mov.fy for more... The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is one of nature’s most stunning light displays. This phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the Sun collide with Earth’s magnetic field, creating shimmering curtains of color across the polar skies. Shades of green, pink, purple, and blue dance across the night, captivating anyone lucky enough to witness them. Auroras form when solar winds send streams of charged particles toward Earth. As these part