How to Use the Northern Lights in a Sentence

the Northern Lights

noun
  • This year is the best time to see the Northern Lights in decades.
    USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Book from September to March for a chance to see the Northern Lights from your treetop abode.
    House Beautiful, 16 June 2023
  • By night, the outdoor terrace is the perfect spot for viewing the Northern Lights.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
  • When are the Northern Lights expected to reappear in the Midwest?
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
  • The best way to see the Northern Lights, therefore, is to go to the Arctic Circle and do something else entirely.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2023
  • People across large parts of North America were looking to the skies this weekend for a rare look at the Northern Lights.
    Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
  • There’s also the Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen, a buffet-style restaurant.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • This past week, just as the Northern Lights stretched southward, the Southern Lights also stretched farther north.
    Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2023
  • From possible upgrades to maybe seeing the Northern Lights, there are plenty of reasons to book a cruise in the fall.
    Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Renee Kiutelluk was the Northern Lights’ top scorer with eight points.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Time of year and time of day are two very important factors when choosing to see the Northern Lights on display in Iceland.
    Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Expect to see snow-laden evergreen trees, frozen rivers, and even the Northern Lights, all rushing past your window.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In addition, Play is giving away a free trip to Iceland for one lucky winner and their guest just in time to see the Northern Lights this winter.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Indulge in the beauty of the Northern Lights with this iridescent clear serving tray that sits nicely on top of a side table.
    Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Stunning mountains, glaciers and the Northern Lights will wow your family.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 May 2023
  • From a spa day in the desert to viewing the Northern Lights in a prime spot to a fun getaway in Todos Santos, travel inspiration abounds!
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2024
  • The best time to view the Northern Lights is usually between 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. (within an hour or two of midnight), according to the center.
    Chantelle Lee, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
  • One Instagram video showcased his filming of the Northern Lights.
    Courtney King, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
  • In the darker winter months, the Northern Lights can be seen two to three times per week, and in the summer, there is the midnight sun—constant sunlight between April and August.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
  • What event is making the Northern Lights more visible than usual?
    CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Will the Northern Lights be visible from Wisconsin this week?
    Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2024
  • The duo is back at it again with for a bold new design emphasizing the beauty and functionality of lume as an homage to the Northern Lights.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Consider booking a trip to view the Northern Lights, or tuning in to a Northern Lights broadcast on your phone to keep things fun and original.
    Bianca London, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2023
  • This construction allows for the green luminescence to shine through, mimicking the light display of the Northern Lights.
    Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • For those looking to catch the Northern Lights, mid-October through March offers the most darkness, and thus the greatest chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Mar. 2023
  • This week, people in 17 northern states should be able to see the Northern Lights, which are typically only visible in and near the Arctic Circle.
    Ashley Stimpson, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
  • This set is inspired by the Northern Lights and specifically designed for the hard-to-cover areas like knuckles, fingertips, and toes.
    Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Perched on the pulldown window seat, passengers can peek into the woods to spot houses trimmed with fairy lights, while lakes expand and recede, and on rare occasions, the soft spray of the Northern Lights glows against the darkness.
    Monisha Rajesh, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The country’s northernmost region happens to be flush with hotels that are purpose-built for snoozing under the night sky, where the Northern Lights are visible about 200 nights a year.
    Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Imagine sleeping under the Northern Lights, or waking up in an overwater bungalow with the crystal blue waters of the ocean beneath you.
    Emily Zemler, refinery29.com, 24 May 2024

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