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
If conditions cooperate, auroras could become visible across higher-latitude regions including much of Alaska and Canada, along with parts of the northern United States.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
If that happens, minor geomagnetic storms and bright auroras could follow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
When the particle stream interacts with gases in the planet's magnetic field, beautiful auroras are produced.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Two merging CMEs triggered the largest geomagnetic storm in two decades, which manifested in brightly colored auroras visible across the sky.
—Shirsh Lata Soni, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025
These have a range of effects on the Earth, ranging from colorful but benign auroras to disruptions to satellite operations and navigation and communications systems.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The Kp index, which measures geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0 to 9, should be at least 5 for auroras to be visible in areas farther south.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
If that happens, minor geomagnetic storms and bright auroras could follow.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
When the particle stream interacts with gases in the planet's magnetic field, beautiful auroras are produced.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Two merging CMEs triggered the largest geomagnetic storm in two decades, which manifested in brightly colored auroras visible across the sky.
—Shirsh Lata Soni, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025
These have a range of effects on the Earth, ranging from colorful but benign auroras to disruptions to satellite operations and navigation and communications systems.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The Kp index, which measures geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0 to 9, should be at least 5 for auroras to be visible in areas farther south.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auroras
Noun
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The best units are in building number eight, close to the ocean and ideally positioned for views of both sunrises and sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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It's also known for its spectacular sunrises.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others who described her condition as critical.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The couple was released three days later, but the children have remained in state custody ever since.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Auroras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auroras. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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