what is the aurora borealis called in antarctica?
An aurora is a natural electric phenomenon that creates bright and colorful light displays in the sky. They are common at higher latitudes, mostly within the Arctic and the Antarctic Circles. Aurora borealis in Michigan, USA. The northern lights can be green, pink, red, blue or violet in color. Â©iStockphoto.com/Constance McGuire. In the Arctic Circle, they are known as aurora borealis or the northern lights, while in the Antarctic Circle they are called aurora australis or the southern lights. These dramatic and colorful lights are created when electrically charged particles from solar winds enter the Earthâs atmosphere and interact with gases in the atmosphere.