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Auroras are always green.

Why it is true

Auroras can be green, red, blue or purple, depending on the gas and altitude. Oxygen at different altitudes produces green and red, while nitrogen produces blue and purple tones. Each colour corresponds to a specific altitude and gas.

Source: NOAA

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