variants
or aurorae
as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber
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Recent Examples of auroras
The solar flares also can unleash multiple coronal mass ejections, which often are observed as geomagnetic activity that can trigger a beautiful display of auroras.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
They can also, at times, be accompanied by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — vast plumes of solar plasma and magnetic field that can spark geomagnetic storms and impressive auroras if Earth-directed.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Another batch of auroras occurred in January.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
That said, the auroras don’t simply disappear after this.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
That means possible auroras at high latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While this night won’t be as intense as earlier displays, auroras could still appear across as many as 15 states overnight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the latest alert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), auroras may be visible in states as far south as New York tonight, but conditions continue to fluctuate.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
There were reports of auroras as far south as Missouri.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
They can also, at times, be accompanied by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — vast plumes of solar plasma and magnetic field that can spark geomagnetic storms and impressive auroras if Earth-directed.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Another batch of auroras occurred in January.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
That said, the auroras don’t simply disappear after this.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
That means possible auroras at high latitudes.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
While this night won’t be as intense as earlier displays, auroras could still appear across as many as 15 states overnight.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the latest alert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), auroras may be visible in states as far south as New York tonight, but conditions continue to fluctuate.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
There were reports of auroras as far south as Missouri.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auroras
Noun
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Being able to peel all of those back to this primal core, connecting with nature, seeing just the beauty of sunrises and sunsets and experiencing that with a group of strangers that then could potentially become lifelong friends.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Visitors who make the journey to Wayah Bald Lookout Tower will be rewarded with breathtaking sunrises, picnic lunches, and panoramic views of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains plus Southern Nantahala Wilderness.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the alignment of Earth and Mars only allows for a mission every 26 months with a six-month transit, the Moon is accessible every 10 days with a mere two-day journey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Auroras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auroras. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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