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= = = The Aurora Borealis: Nature's Night Light  I have always been fascinated by the Aurora Borealis. Many cultures have mention of them in personal narratives and scientific exploration notes. They seem to dance across the sky and have been compared to the flashes of lightning seen across the ocean known as St. Elmo's Fire. What appears to be a comforting curtain of color is actually rays of light that bounce through particles of matter to create the dazzling display. =