what causes the northern light?

Canada
January 17, 2007 10:35am CST
what causes the northern lights?
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ricko62
@ricko62 (8)
• Canada
17 Jan 07
I believe it it methane gas rising up through the earths atmosphere.I live in northern Alberta it is very beautiful to watch at night.Havent seen much this year yet though as the snow melts more gases are released and the lights are more likely to be visible.