aurora (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɔːˈrɔːrə/
Definition
A natural light display in the sky, typically seen in high-latitude regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the upper atmosphere.
Examples
The aurora borealis is a breathtaking sight.
We traveled to Iceland hoping to see the aurora.
The aurora australis is visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
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