andrewta@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 6 months ago

Why does the aurora borealis appear to be white in the sky but in pictures it has nice coloration?

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Why does the aurora borealis appear to be white in the sky but in pictures it has nice coloration?

andrewta@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 6 months ago

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Because it’s travelling backwards in time. That’s why it appears in black and white. You’re only seeing the past version of it.
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  Lol I like it

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