northern lights

plural noun

: aurora borealis

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next up is the restoration of the 1925 Chatanika Gold Camp near Fairbanks, which is scheduled to open in 2027 as a northern lights experience center, filling a critical infrastructure gap. — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Just in time for Halloween, the northern lights may cast a hauntingly beautiful glow of green and purple across the night sky this weekend. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

Snowshoeing, stargazing at Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, and perhaps even catching the northern lights are just a few routes to affordable winter fun here, too. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

Ultimately, the best northern lights trip isn't necessarily the one with the strongest forecast or the highest latitude. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for northern lights

• acolytes
• ammonites
• amorites
• analytes
• andesites
• appetites
• argillites
• astrocytes
• belemnites
• bryophytes
• canaanites
• carmelites

Kids Definition

northern lights

plural noun

: aurora borealis