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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Visit the captivating city of Reykjavik, chase the Northern Lights or go for a dip in the rejuvenating waters of the Blue Lagoon.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Somewhere mid-Atlantic, the Northern Lights appeared just above the inky-black horizon.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Where and when will the Northern Lights be visible tonight?
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Like the Northern Lights or the McRib, the thickest Ibex wool hoodie appears irregularly and with some fanfare.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Somewhere mid-Atlantic, the Northern Lights appeared just above the inky-black horizon.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
Where and when will the Northern Lights be visible tonight?
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Best Heavyweight Hoodie Photograph: Ibex Ibex Mammoth Hoodie $295 at Ibex (Men's)
$295 at Ibex (Women's)
Like the Northern Lights or the McRib, the thickest Ibex wool hoodie appears irregularly and with some fanfare.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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 13 Apr. 2025.
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