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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Effigy Mounds has shared other photos Gibbs has taken of the Northern Lights in previous occurrences. —

Li Cohen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025 Both spots are equally otherworldly and offer guests the chance to spot the Northern Lights, as well. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 Edina resident Ken Larson, a member of Edina Realty and the Lake Superior Area Realtors, has been awarded the Minnesota Realtors’ 2024 Good Neighbor Award for his work with the Northern Lights Foundation. —

Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025 While the Northern Lights depend on nature, experts recommend booking a tour to increase your chances of seeing them. —

Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Northern Lights

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