northern lights

plural noun

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The higher the number, the farther south the northern lights can appear. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026 Northern parts of South Dakota also have a slight chance of seeing the northern lights, according to NOAA, though chances will generally be low across the Lower 48. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 In the meantime, read on for how, when and where to catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 Hundreds of thousands of caribou travel through this scenic region, which lies above the Arctic Circle in the zone of northern lights activity. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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