| Keyword |
Description |
| Aurora borealis |
Special, colorful lights in the night sky |
| Solar storm |
Powerful energy and particles that come from the sun |
| Light pollution |
Bright lights from buildings or streets that make it hard to see the stars |
One night, people in northern Mexico saw something amazing in the sky: bright, colorful lights called the northern lights or aurora borealis. These lights are usually seen in cold places near the North Pole, but this time they appeared in Mexico because a big solar storm sent special particles from the sun to our planet. The lights were red, green, and purple, and people could see them best where there were not a lot of city lights. Many people felt happy and excited, and they quickly shared photos and stories with their friends.
Scientists said that when the sun is very active, it can make the northern lights appear far from the North Pole. This does not happen often, so seeing these dancing lights in Mexico is very special. It also reminds us that protecting dark skies from city lights is important so we can enjoy wonderful events like these.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Aurora borealis |
Aurora boreal |
| Solar storm |
Tormenta solar |
| North Pole |
Polo Norte |
Time to discuss
- Where do people usually see the northern lights?
- What makes the northern lights appear in new places?
- Why is it important to protect the night sky?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- What would you say if you saw the northern lights?
- Describe another thing in the sky you want to see one day.
