Does Venus have auroras around its poles, like Earth? Why or why not?

A) no, because it lacks a global magnetic field
B) yes, because it is bombarded by charged particles from the Sun
C) no, because its atmosphere is too thick
D) yes, because strong winds generate light near its poles


A) no, because it lacks a global magnetic field

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