This is an image of the type-B aurora of Earth, also called the SAR ARC.
L. Frank from Dynamics Explorer

The current systems of Uranus

(?) This area of Uranus' magnetosphere is not understood very well.

If you would like to know a little bit more about current systems, why not look at current systems in the Earth's magnetosphere.


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The Radio Signals of Uranus

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Uranus' Smog

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An Overview of Uranus' Atmospheric Structure

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Altitude Changes of the Belts & Zones

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