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Atmospheric Phenomena

Rainbows and Other Colorful Phenomena

Can you see the aurorae during the day?

No, human eyes can’t detect aurorae during the daytime. However, the aurorae are there, and satellites that can detect X-rays, such as the POES, are able to monitor aurorae activity.

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