northern lights

plural noun

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

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If using a regular camera, the northern lights are best captured with a wide-angle lens, high ISO value and focus set to the farthest possible setting, according to National Geographic. Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Other times, twilight outings provide grounding, a sense of awe, and stress relief, especially beneath the northern lights or a fresco of stars. Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024 Enjoy the longest night of the year by hunting the northern lights in a far-north locale like Alaska, or chase summer in southern hemisphere escapes like New Zealand. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 The northern lights as the Old Faithful geyser emits steam in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming on May 12.Jonathan Newton / Getty Images file That’s partly why scientists are eager to study the sun’s maximum phase. Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for northern lights 

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 18 Dec. 2024.

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plural noun
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