The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic. It occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with the Earth's atmosphere, creating vibrant, dancing lights in the sky. These lights can appear in various colors, with green, pink, and purple being the most common. The best time to view the Aurora Borealis is during the winter months when the nights are longest and the skies are darkest.