the Northern Lights

noun

: large areas of green, red, blue, or yellow light that sometimes appear in the night sky in far northern regions

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Despite the short days, travelers flock to this country because seeing the Northern Lights there is pretty much guaranteed. —

Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Stunning Pics Watching the Northern Lights — See the Photos! —

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Solar storms, a result of two bursts of plasma hurtling towards Earth, may bring the Northern Lights into view early this week, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). —

Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024 Snow boots and a thick insulated parka that can withstand temperatures down to negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit are necessary for days (and nights) spent dog sledding or taking in the magic of the Northern Lights. —

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