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
This alignment can open cracks in the magnetosphere, allowing more solar particles to stream in and trigger brighter, more frequent auroras.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During major events, auroras might appear as early as sunset and linger until sunrise, with peak activity typically occurring around midnight.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
This year marks the apex in an 11-year cycle of activity, which means more solar storms and gorgeous auroras could be on the way soon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
In addition to their sheer radiance, auroras are especially captivating because of their unpredictability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The latest findings concerning Jupiter's auroras are thanks to NASA's Juno spacecraft, which has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Astronaut captures phenomenon from ISS The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Situated under the auroral oval, a band that hugs the polar region where auroras are most concentrated, Fairbanks offers an exceptional chance to witness the aurora borealis when conditions are right.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During major events, auroras might appear as early as sunset and linger until sunrise, with peak activity typically occurring around midnight.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
This year marks the apex in an 11-year cycle of activity, which means more solar storms and gorgeous auroras could be on the way soon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
In addition to their sheer radiance, auroras are especially captivating because of their unpredictability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The latest findings concerning Jupiter's auroras are thanks to NASA's Juno spacecraft, which has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Astronaut captures phenomenon from ISS The auroras are a natural light display in Earth's sky that are famously best seen in high-latitude regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Situated under the auroral oval, a band that hugs the polar region where auroras are most concentrated, Fairbanks offers an exceptional chance to witness the aurora borealis when conditions are right.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auroras
Noun
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Only light from Earth's atmosphere reaches the moon, and light reflected from Earth's sunrises and sunsets can give the moon a reddish color.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island sits directly on the beautiful Atlantic coast, where mornings start with breathtaking sunrises over the ocean and high-speed connectivity makes remote work seamless.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Often featuring suns, moons and stars in deep jewel tones like blue, black and gold, the style appeared often in the 1990s on fashion and home décor.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, time is short, with Mercury rapidly sinking into the suns’ glare by next week, reducing the parade to five.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If caught in dense blowing dust, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Auroras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auroras. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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