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northern lights

atmospheric phenomenon
Also known as: aurora borealis, aurora polaris
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Also called:
Aurora Borealis
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aurora

northern lights, luminous atmospheric display visible in the Northern Hemisphere. See aurora.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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