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The aurora is best seen under an oval between about which latitudes?

About 60 to 75 degrees north or south.

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  1. 20 and 35 degrees
  2. 85 and 90 degrees
  3. 60 and 75 degrees ✔

Why: NOAA says the best aurora viewing is under an oval-shaped region between about 60 and 75 degrees latitude. In major storms the ovals expand away from the poles.

Huh, didn't know that: Electrons produce the bright aurora; protons make only a faint, diffuse glow.

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Answer: 60 and 75 degrees. NOAA says the best aurora viewing is under an oval-shaped region between about 60 and 75 degrees latitude. In major storms the ovals expand away from the poles.

  1. NOAA SWPC Aurora www.spaceweather.gov/phenomena/aurora
    between the north and south latitudes of about 60 and 75 degrees
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. NOAA SWPC Aurora www.spaceweather.gov/phenomena/aurora
    the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. NOAA SWPC Aurora www.spaceweather.gov/phenomena/aurora
    Protons cause faint and diffuse aurora
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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