In this week's lesson you will learn about solar winds and spectacular auroras. An excellent first stop for this week's lesson is Alaska Science Explained by Neal Brown. Yes, he is a rocket scientist. An aurora, you will learn, is like a glowing neon sign. Click Continue at the bottom of the facts page to find more facts.
Auroras are beautiful, but solar winds can be harmful.
When the page opens, read the introduction and click Self-Guided Tour . Click the question you're most interested in, or go through them in order. Near the bottom of each page are movie or audio clips to check out, too. Now answer each of the questions you clicked on. If you want to check the space weather forecast, visit the Space Environment Center's Space Weather Now site.