Have you ever seen bright colors dancing across the night sky? What causes auroras, or the “Northern Lights”? Discover how God’s brilliant design of Earth’s atmosphere protects us from solar wind while creating a dazzling light show for us to marvel at.

Here’s our trail map:

• What Is Solar Wind?
• How Does Solar Wind Make the Auroras?
• Why Are Auroras Different Colors?
• How Can God Bring Beauty From Life’s Storms?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/

Related Lessons to listen to next:

• How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/
• What Is Earth's Atmosphere For? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/
• What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/

Eryn's Books:

• Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
• Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

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• Big Book of Earth & Sky (with chart): https://www.masterbooks.com/big-book-of-earth-sky-panel
• God's Design for Heaven & Earth Set: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
• Astronomy books from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/astronomy
• Books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
• Explore Bible-based nature study with Nat Theo curriculum: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
• Free Aurora Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/
• Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

“The Lord is good,

giving protection in times of trouble.

He knows who trusts in him.” Nahum 1:7 (NCV)

“The men were amazed and said, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’” Matthew 8:27 (NCV)

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17 (NIV)

“We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Solar Wind: A steady stream of tiny charged particles flowing out from the sun into space.
• Particle: A tiny piece of matter.
• Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): A huge burst of gas and charged particles that blasts away from the sun into space.
• Magnetosphere: The region around Earth where Earth’s magnetic field reaches into space and helps protect our planet.
• Auroras: Colorful lights that glow in the sky near Earth’s poles.
• Aurora Borealis: Auroras that happen near the north pole and can be seen from areas in the northern hemisphere.
• Aurora Australis: Auroras that happen near the south pole and can be seen from areas in the southern hemisphere.
• Aurora Ribboning: When an aurora forms long, wavy bands of light that look like glowing ribbons or curtains in the sky.

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