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
How a sunless world develops auroras The study reveals shifts in temperature, cloud cover, and changes in chemistry as SIMP-0136 rotated.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the study, the extra warmth is most likely caused by auroras.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Forecasters say auroras could dip farther south than usual, potentially lighting up the skies across states like Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and as far south as Illinois.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the Russell-McPherron effect — when Earth’s and the sun’s magnetic fields connect most efficiently — geomagnetic storms tend to intensify around this time, producing an uptick in auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Sky watchers can head to dark, open areas to get your best look at the auroras.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 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
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
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the study, the extra warmth is most likely caused by auroras.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Forecasters say auroras could dip farther south than usual, potentially lighting up the skies across states like Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and as far south as Illinois.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Thanks to the Russell-McPherron effect — when Earth’s and the sun’s magnetic fields connect most efficiently — geomagnetic storms tend to intensify around this time, producing an uptick in auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Sky watchers can head to dark, open areas to get your best look at the auroras.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 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
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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Perched atop a rugged hill, our suite had a private pool, an outdoor shower and dining area, and postcard views of the sparkling waters–the sunrises from our east-facing bedroom were particularly magical.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This new black hole, which is as heavy as 50 million suns and is dubbed QSO1, clashes with the old, provisional account of the galaxy formation process, which did not start with black holes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every time one of us said the girl’s name, the lights flickered.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The trailer’s modular design allows researchers, aid organizations, and even event organizers to adapt the trailer to their needs, regardless of whether for charging equipment, powering lights and communication devices, or running refrigeration systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Auroras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auroras. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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