Does it have a connection with the Auroras?
As Baggaley explains, the distinct green color of the aurora is due to the oxygen ions in the upper atmosphere created by the collision of oxygen molecules with charged particles coming from the Sun.
As a matter of fact, the Perseid meteor shower — which has already begun and will peak on August 13 — is a prime example of a green meter. Bits of the comet Swift-Tuttle that remain in space from its journey almost a century ago, enter the Earth's atmosphere at speed of 37 miles an hour and leave a similar green trail.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bright Green Meteors Seem to Be Raining Down on New Zealand, But Why?New Zealand may seem to be under meteor bombardment at the moment. After a huge meteor exploded above the sea near Wellington on July 7, creating a sonic boom that could be heard across the bottom of the South Island, a smaller fireball was captured
Read more »
New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closureThe country shut its borders in March 2020, a move that majorly impacted the tourism industry.
Read more »
New Zealand fully reopens borders for 1st time since COVID pandemicMost visitors are still required to provide proof of vaccination before being allowed to enter the country. People traveling by air are required to complete two rapid negative tests before arriving; people traveling by sea must test upon disembarking.
Read more »
US aims to develop ties with New Zealand amid China's challengeUS seeks to expand and strengthen its 'partnership' ties with New Zealand amid Washington's deep concerns over China's growing ambitions in the Pacific
Read more »
Watch: HYBE/ADOR’s New Girl Group NewJeans Playfully Offers A “Cookie” In Captivating New MVNewJeans has officially dropped their first EP! NewJeans is a new five-member girl group launched by ADOR, HYBE’s sub-label headed by former SM Entertainment creative director Min Hee Jin. On July 22, the group unexpectedly released their debut music video for their first title track “Attention,” and they went on to drop music videos for
Read more »