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 of us, seeing the Northern Lights is the stuff of dreams.
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Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This followed a mega-purchase from Danish energy company Ørsted, which also promised to operate a BECCS plant in the near future and have the CO2 shipped to the Northern Lights.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
In the colder months, Iceland is a popular location to see the Northern Lights, while spring and summer provide opportunities to see rare wildlife, such as puffins.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
From reindeer sleigh rides to the Northern Lights, this destination delivers the perfect winter escape.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This followed a mega-purchase from Danish energy company Ørsted, which also promised to operate a BECCS plant in the near future and have the CO2 shipped to the Northern Lights.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
In the colder months, Iceland is a popular location to see the Northern Lights, while spring and summer provide opportunities to see rare wildlife, such as puffins.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
From reindeer sleigh rides to the Northern Lights, this destination delivers the perfect winter escape.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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