northern lights

plural noun

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The northern lights were so bright and dynamic they could be captured in good detail in this video from aurora chaser Jeremy Rand. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025 When will the northern lights be visible? Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Here's what to know northern lights viewing chances. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Viewing the northern lights is highly dependent on the strength of the geomagnetic storm and the weather. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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northern lights

plural noun
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