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Can't see the northern lights?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2024
And with the northern lights season about to begin, there is no better time to start planning a stargazing trip.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
Sky watchers might have a chance to see the northern lights in Wisconsin this week.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024
The northern lights can be seen from late September to early April, with the peak viewing period being between December and February.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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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 17 Sep. 2024.
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