The natural phenomenon often seen in the polar regions is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, and its southern counterpart, the Aurora Australis. These colorful displays occur when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in spectacular light shows in the sky. The auroras are typically visible in high-latitude areas around the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The vibrant colors, ranging from greens to pinks, are due to the types of gas involved and their altitude.