northern lights

plural noun

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

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The northern lights may mglow on the horizon just north of the Boise city lights. Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026 The higher the number, the farther south the northern lights can appear. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026 The best time to look for the northern lights will be after dark on June 4 into the early hours of June 5. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 June 2026 Interested in seeing where the northern lights will be visible? Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for northern lights

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jun. 2026.

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