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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Iceland Travelers to the Land of Fire and Ice can dive headfirst into awe-inspiring nature, from experiencing the Northern Lights, glaciers, volcanoes, geothermal pools to wildlife sightings of puffins, whales and more.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland Rome, Italy
Rome’s peak season comes to a close in November, so travelers have December through March to enjoy the capital city’s quieter side.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
This shift also reflects a growing interest in seasonal travel that aligns with natural phenomena, such as the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, adding an extraordinary element to the vacation experience.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
For those in northern regions, including parts of the United States, the aurora borealis—commonly known as the Northern Lights—could illuminate the night sky, offering a unique festive spectacle.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland Rome, Italy
Rome’s peak season comes to a close in November, so travelers have December through March to enjoy the capital city’s quieter side.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
This shift also reflects a growing interest in seasonal travel that aligns with natural phenomena, such as the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, adding an extraordinary element to the vacation experience.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
For those in northern regions, including parts of the United States, the aurora borealis—commonly known as the Northern Lights—could illuminate the night sky, offering a unique festive spectacle.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“The Northern Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Northern%20Lights. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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