NASA Explains the Science Behind Purple Haze Auroras
Space station astronaut Jessica Meir witnessed the aurora illuminate Earth’s atmosphere with ethereal greens, reds, and purples on September 7, 2026, prompting a public nod to Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 hit “Purple Haze.” Orbiting at an altitude of 255 miles (411 kilometers) above Kyrgyzstan, crew members aboard the International Space Station captured the vibrant atmospheric display … Read more