I am a dance of light, seen during the night. What phenomenon am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I often appear in polar regions, painting the sky in colors.
Answer
Aurora Borealis
Explanation
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is caused by the interaction of solar winds with the Earth's magnetic field.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Aurora Borealis.
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