northern lights

plural noun

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As with the northern lights, the best time to see the southern lights is whenever the sky is dark. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024 New photos and footage have emerged of the northern lights putting on a show in the background as a volcano erupts in the foreground. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The northern lights are visible all year round, but they are seen only once the sun sets. Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024 The northern lights, or aurora borealis, represent waves of light from solar wind, creating a display of moving lights in the night sky. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024 Does the whole United States see the northern lights? The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024 The post-excursion unwinding is almost as extreme, with five-star dining followed by arguably one of the best northern lights shows. 12 Hotels To See the Northern Lights Amangiri, Utah Amangiri treats its guests to some of the Colorado Plateau's most jaw-dropping desert vistas. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024 The region covers about one-third of the country and is considered one of the best places to see the northern lights in Norway. Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024 The long winter season (late October to March) offers its own unique experiences, such as ice caving and the potential for northern lights, but prepare for shorter days and colder, more uncertain weather. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northern lights was in the 14th century

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“Northern lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20lights. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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northern lights

noun plural
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