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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The rare sight of the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, graced the skies over Kansas and Missouri in early May.
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Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
The dazzling display follows a slew of recent celestial events, including the rare total solar eclipse in April and the solar storm that triggered the Northern Lights across the United States in May.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Construction of the new part of the casino began in 2023 following the closure of the Northern Lights Theater at the Menomonee Valley complex.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
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
Stunning Pics Watching the Northern Lights — See the Photos!
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The voice cast also includes Megan Mullally as Judy’s boss Alyson and Alanis Morissette as herself, Judy’s imaginary friend who appears to her in the Northern Lights.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 May 2024
Here are some tips on how to see the Northern Lights:
Here are some viewing tips from Gene Hanson, observatory director for the Milwaukee Astronomical Society:
Head North: The Northern Lights get their name for a reason.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2024
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is visible over Ann Arbor, Michigan, early Saturday, May, 11, 2024.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 May 2024
Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2024
The dazzling display follows a slew of recent celestial events, including the rare total solar eclipse in April and the solar storm that triggered the Northern Lights across the United States in May.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Construction of the new part of the casino began in 2023 following the closure of the Northern Lights Theater at the Menomonee Valley complex.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
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
Stunning Pics Watching the Northern Lights — See the Photos!
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The voice cast also includes Megan Mullally as Judy’s boss Alyson and Alanis Morissette as herself, Judy’s imaginary friend who appears to her in the Northern Lights.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 May 2024
Here are some tips on how to see the Northern Lights:
Here are some viewing tips from Gene Hanson, observatory director for the Milwaukee Astronomical Society:
Head North: The Northern Lights get their name for a reason.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2024
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is visible over Ann Arbor, Michigan, early Saturday, May, 11, 2024.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 May 2024
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