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Examples of northern lights in a Sentence
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Above, the northern lights sometimes shimmer after sunset.
—Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
In 2026, travelers to Iceland will have the chance to catch the solar eclipse and northern lights on one trip.
—Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
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
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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 11 May. 2024.
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