as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
a gorgeous pink aurora aroused us out of our slumber
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Recent Examples of aurora
Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The aurora-viewing season roughly falls between September and April.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Arctic Circle This year, the sun also reaches its solar maximum in an 11-year cycle, resulting in more auroras.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
While auroras are usually visible in high-latitude regions like Alaska and northern Canada, strong geomagnetic storms can push them farther south into parts of the northern U.S.
For skywatchers and aurora enthusiasts, this month could bring more vivid and frequent views of the northern lights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The aurora-viewing season roughly falls between September and April.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Arctic Circle This year, the sun also reaches its solar maximum in an 11-year cycle, resulting in more auroras.
—Megan Eaves, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
While auroras are usually visible in high-latitude regions like Alaska and northern Canada, strong geomagnetic storms can push them farther south into parts of the northern U.S.
For skywatchers and aurora enthusiasts, this month could bring more vivid and frequent views of the northern lights.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aurora
Noun
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Early Monday morning, passengers filled the McNamara terminal well before sunrise.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wake early to catch the spectacle of sunrise before driving 30 minutes to the neighboring Santa Teresa.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schools and workplaces open at night, construction sites buzz in the small hours under massive floodlights, and outdoor recreation takes place in the twilights of dawn and dusk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Originating from leftover particles from Comet Thatcher, this annual shower is best viewed away from city lights after moonset and before dawn.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Estrada Juarez was deported to Mexico by the next morning.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Scharkey Good morning, California.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the morn of Liberation Day, Trump called out four other Republican senators — Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell — for pushing back on his plan.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.—
Rena Behar,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2023
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“Aurora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aurora. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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