From: The Magic Behind the Northern Lights: What Causes the Aurora Borealis?
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How could you express the feeling of seeing the northern lights?

Artists and writers have long been inspired by auroras. Their shifting colors and shapes can be a great source of creative expression, capturing wonder and nature’s beauty.

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Try drawing, painting, or writing a short story inspired by the northern lights.

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