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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Beaver Island in Lake Michigan is known for its inky skies and starry nights, its vast views of the constellations, galaxies and the Milky Way, glimpses of the Northern Lights and an occasional comet. —Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024

However, it times of high magnetic activity—such as right now— the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) can be seen as far south as the Midwest U.S. states, Scotland and Wales in the U.K and Japan, and the Southern Lights (aurora australis) in New Zealand, Tasmania and southern Australia. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

What event is making the Northern Lights more visible than usual? —CNN, 28 Mar. 2024

The country star also recalled getting a speeding ticket in Iceland while trying to see the Northern Lights with her manager Kacey Musgraves did her best to enjoy a recent trip to Iceland, but the country had other plans for her. —Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

One Instagram video showcased his filming of the Northern Lights. —Courtney King, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024

Millions of Americans will be able to witness a celestial event not typically visible from their own backyards this week, as a strong solar storm brings the Northern Lights farther south than usual. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 July 2023

This construction allows for the green luminescence to shine through, mimicking the light display of the Northern Lights. —Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024

This year is the best time to see the Northern Lights in decades. —USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024