variants
or aurorae
as in sunrises
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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During this phase, sunspot activity increases, leading to more frequent solar flares and CMEs, which are the main drivers of auroras.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
When solar activity slows, Earth’s magnetosphere remains largely undisturbed, reducing the likelihood of geomagnetic storms — the critical catalyst for auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The active period is likely to continue over the next year, which means more solar storms and spectacular auroras could be in store.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
The sun has reached its solar maximum, meaning more solar storms and spectacular auroras could be in store over the next year.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The active period is likely to continue over the next year, so more auroras could be in store.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
In May, auroral activity reached its strongest point and caused the strongest auroras that had been seen in about 500 years, with people as far south as Arizona.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In May, the most powerful geomagnetic storm in two decades painted the Northern Hemisphere with vibrant auroras.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Indiana falls outside the southern extent of where auroras could appear early Thursday evening, according to NOAA, but — weather permitting — Hoosiers might have better luck late Thursday into early Friday morning to witness the northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
When solar activity slows, Earth’s magnetosphere remains largely undisturbed, reducing the likelihood of geomagnetic storms — the critical catalyst for auroras.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The active period is likely to continue over the next year, which means more solar storms and spectacular auroras could be in store.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
The sun has reached its solar maximum, meaning more solar storms and spectacular auroras could be in store over the next year.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The active period is likely to continue over the next year, so more auroras could be in store.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
In May, auroral activity reached its strongest point and caused the strongest auroras that had been seen in about 500 years, with people as far south as Arizona.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In May, the most powerful geomagnetic storm in two decades painted the Northern Hemisphere with vibrant auroras.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Indiana falls outside the southern extent of where auroras could appear early Thursday evening, according to NOAA, but — weather permitting — Hoosiers might have better luck late Thursday into early Friday morning to witness the northern lights.
—Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Auroras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auroras. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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