northern lights
noun
Pronunciation: ˌnɔːrðərn ˈlaɪts
Definition
A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic, caused by the collision of solar wind and magnetospheric charged particles with the high-altitude atmosphere.
Examples
The northern lights appeared as a faint glow on the horizon before erupting into a brilliant display of color.
We traveled to Iceland in mid-winter specifically hoping to catch a glimpse of the northern lights.
Solar activity was so intense that the northern lights were visible much further south than usual.
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