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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It’s crafted with blue gin, cucumber, basil and citrus, perfectly capturing the colors and essence of the Northern Lights.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 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
The second voyage, taking place from September 13 to 24, explores the region just as the final hues of summer fade and the Northern Lights begin to shine.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 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
The second voyage, taking place from September 13 to 24, explores the region just as the final hues of summer fade and the Northern Lights begin to shine.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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