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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The design is inspired by the Northern Lights, with its subtle gradient adding a refined touch to any outfit.
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Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Unlike more localized celestial events, like the Northern Lights, the Geminids meteor shower is visible across the globe.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
There are also direct flights from Denver to Anchorage, Alaska, where the Northern Lights are likely to be visible in the winter months, too.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Simultaneously, the CMEs prompted the Northern Lights to be visible much farther south than is typical, creating a spectacle for millions of Americans to enjoy during the nighttime hours.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
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Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Unlike more localized celestial events, like the Northern Lights, the Geminids meteor shower is visible across the globe.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
There are also direct flights from Denver to Anchorage, Alaska, where the Northern Lights are likely to be visible in the winter months, too.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Simultaneously, the CMEs prompted the Northern Lights to be visible much farther south than is typical, creating a spectacle for millions of Americans to enjoy during the nighttime hours.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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