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 continuing Russell-McPherron effect could also mean Comet Lemmon being seen against a backdrop of the Northern Lights.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Hire a Local Guide From tracking forecasts to scouting locations, a lot goes into chasing the Northern Lights.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Expedia's Unpack 2025 travel trends report revealed that 61% of travelers want to experience seeing the Northern Lights, followed by 30% looking to see geological phenomena like volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Set in 1700s Norway, Madsi watches as her sister is snatched by the Northern Lights.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Hire a Local Guide From tracking forecasts to scouting locations, a lot goes into chasing the Northern Lights.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
Expedia's Unpack 2025 travel trends report revealed that 61% of travelers want to experience seeing the Northern Lights, followed by 30% looking to see geological phenomena like volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Set in 1700s Norway, Madsi watches as her sister is snatched by the Northern Lights.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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