northern lights

plural noun

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

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True night returns in late August, so a September trip to Wrangell-St. Elias could give you the chance to see the northern lights. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 This is a very special time to visit Svalbard, with moonlight or the northern lights providing the only natural light for many weeks. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The cameras show towering evergreen trees, tranquil waterways and, at night, the northern lights. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 Below is the northern lights viewing forecast for Wednesday. Addy Bink, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for northern lights

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 May. 2025.

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plural noun
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