SCOTT #4203 POLAR LIGHTS 41 CENT

     Often known as the aurora, after the Latin name of the ancient Roman goddess of the dawn, the polar lights are a luminous glow seen in the night sky at high altitudes, surrounding the north and south magnetic poles. The beautiful sight is a result of a magnetic storm when Earth's magnetic field is unusually active due to a dynamic interaction with the sun. During magnetic storms, energetic electrons descend from space and collide with molecules in the upper  atmosphere, leading to the emission of green and sometimes red light. Throughout history, the polar light have inspired a colorful folklore.