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northern lights

plural noun

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The trip can also be paired with an after-dark northern lights hunt, which extends the journey up to 16 hours and includes warm cocoa and expert advice on spotting and photographing the aurora. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 People have reported seeing northern lights even when forecasts show a low chance. Evan Moore december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025 What are tips for watching the northern lights? Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025 The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are waves of light created when the solar wind strikes the atmosphere, creating a display of moving lights in the night sky. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for northern lights

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northern lights was in the 14th century

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“Northern lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20lights. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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northern lights

plural noun
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