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ELI5: If the magnetosphere redirects harmful solar wind towards the poles, why isn't it harmful near the poles?

Everyone knows the magnetosphere protects us from solar wind, and without it we would even lose the atmosphere.
And as far as I understand the phenomenon is even worse off than it would be without a magnetosphere, since it's so concentrated that it makes the air glow, producing the auroras.

So... why *isn't* it hazardous to stand under the auroras?
gpt
The majority of the radiation is contained in the upper atmosphere and doesnt reach the ground making it relatively safe to be there. The extra radiation is a concern for any pilots and aircrews who regularly fly over the poles though.