the Northern Lights
noun
: large areas of green, red, blue, or yellow light that sometimes appear in the night sky in far northern regions
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Many tourists are drawn to Norway to witness the Northern Lights.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Here are some tips on how to shoot the Northern Lights:
A good setup
Before fiddling with your phone, take a few other steps to improve your chances of getting a good shot.
—Kelvin Chan, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights should seek locations away from city lights and check local weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Geomagnetic storms can make aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights, more visible by disrupting the Earth's magnetic fields.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Here are some tips on how to shoot the Northern Lights:
A good setup
Before fiddling with your phone, take a few other steps to improve your chances of getting a good shot.
—Kelvin Chan, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights should seek locations away from city lights and check local weather forecasts for optimal viewing conditions.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Geomagnetic storms can make aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights, more visible by disrupting the Earth's magnetic fields.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Northern Lights
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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