Imagine the night sky suddenly turning a deep red color. This is what happened when a rare event called a blood-red aurora lit up the sky.
Auroras are usually green or blue, but this one was red because it was caused by a strong solar storm. This rare solar scenario was observed on Mongolia and the images hit the social media because it was a rare scene.
The solar storm sent charged particles hurtling toward Earth, and when they hit the atmosphere, they made the oxygen molecules glow red.
Northern lights/Aurora borealis today in Mongolia
— Bileg (@eebileg) December 1, 2023
Aurora appears crimson red when solar particles react with oxygen at high altitudes of over 241 km, where the air is thinner. Red is considered the rarest colour of the Northern Lights.#ТуйлынТуяа #bloodaurora #полярноесияние pic.twitter.com/Sh6sHnPn1O
In Mongolia, this only happens at high altitudes, where there is less oxygen. Red auroras are very rare, and they have only been seen a few times in history.
The scenario in Mongolia was rare because it lasted for so long at night.
Social Scientists are planning to study the red aurora. It will help them learn more about solar storms and how they affect Earth. For everyone else, it was a beautiful sight to see.
No Thanks App goes viral
Meanwhile, in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict, a trending mobile application named “No Thanks” is making waves in the digital realm.
With calls for product boycotts amid the conflict, the app claims to empower users by allowing them to scan product barcodes and determine whether the items support Israel.
Global discussions on the political and economic dimensions of the Israel-Hamas conflict have heightened tensions. Advocacy groups, nations, and individuals are considering economic measures like boycotts to express solidarity or condemn certain actions.
The “No Thanks” app, featured in a viral video on social media, has gained attention for its unique feature of indicating a product’s ties to Israel.
The app’s functionality has sparked widespread interest, with users praising its capability to provide information about product origins and affiliations. A video demonstrating the app’s scanning process has contributed to its popularity, showcasing its real-time capabilities.
