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Airglow

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The night sky has a soft light.

ISS-42 Starry Night (2).jpg
ISS-42 Starry Night (2).jpg
It is not dark at all. The air high up glows. This happens because of the sun. It makes the air light up. Can you see the glow?
Airglow in Auvergne (France) on 13th of August 2015.jpg
Airglow in Auvergne (France) on 13th of August 2015.jpg

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Airglow in Auvergne (France) on 13th of...
File:ISS-42 Starry Night (2).jpg
ISS-42 Starry Night (2).jpg
File:Ionosphere and its constituents.jpg
Ionosphere and its constituents.jpg
File:Antarctic aurora ESA313457.jpg
Antarctic aurora ESA313457.jpg
File:Induced Airglow (HAARP).gif
Induced Airglow (HAARP).gif
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