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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For many, seeing the Northern Lights is a lifelong dream, and travelers in their 60s may have more time to spend in places like Norway or Finland to achieve their goal.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Depending on the season, the high-latitude expeditions might sail beneath the midnight sun or be treated to celestial displays of the Northern Lights.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The resort offers wake-up call services for guests hoping to catch the Northern Lights.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Holly most recently starred in Canadian legal drama Family Law and TV film Christmas Under the Northern Lights.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Depending on the season, the high-latitude expeditions might sail beneath the midnight sun or be treated to celestial displays of the Northern Lights.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The resort offers wake-up call services for guests hoping to catch the Northern Lights.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Holly most recently starred in Canadian legal drama Family Law and TV film Christmas Under the Northern Lights.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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