Northern lights

Example Sentences

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This latest solar storm has now weakened so space weather forecasts from the Met Office don't suggest another display of the northern lights over the next few days.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

A few days before Christmas, Dasher is soaring alone through skies illuminated by the northern lights when, upon landing, she meets a polar bear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Although these storms can produce great beauty with the northern lights, they can also interfere with GPS and electrical systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

That way, we can both enjoy the beautiful northern lights – and rest easy knowing the lights will still be on when we go back inside.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Frank stared up at the northern lights, still cooking across the stars on low heat.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan