- For other uses, see Aurora.
An Aurora borealis.
The Aurora borealis is a bright glow in a planet's atmosphere caused by charged particles colliding with the magnetic field. It can often be seen at night.
History and specifics[]
During the USS Enterprise's encounter with the galactic barrier in 2265, the barrier was described as being a monstrous version of the Terran borealis. (TOS novelization: Where No Man Has Gone Before)
The edges of the cloud surrounding V'Ger looked like gigantic aurora borealis effects. (TOS novelization: The Motion Picture)
Phaedra had a stunning aurora borealis, a result of the planet's fierce electromagnetism which reversed its magnetic poles erratically at up to 72.3 year intervals. (TNG novel: Grounded)
Green polar lights were visible in the night sky above the Winter Wonderland in 2410. (STO missions: "Fastest Game on Ice", "Tide of Ice")
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External links[]
- Aurora borealis article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Aurora article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.