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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For tourists such as Joy from Bangkok, the opportunity to experience Christmas magic and view the Northern Lights makes Rovaniemi the ideal destination. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Every week, the series takes you and your kids on a new adventure: from a sunny beach town that’s suddenly inundated with snow to a perilous journey to see the Northern Lights to an experiment with Gigantification fluid that transforms a babysitter into a giant Pumpkin Spice latte. Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024 Of course, for adults the Northern Lights will be one ofthe top experiences on their list. Michele Robson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Looking to secure a winter deal to a Scandi destination like the cozy, snow-laden Lofoten Islands or Finnish Lapland for a chance to peep at the Northern Lights? Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Northern Lights 

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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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