Northern lights

Example Sentences

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The Northern lights were visible in Southern California but shone more to the North.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

Northern lights dance in the sky over the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and Anouk Garnier breaks a record climbing a rope under the Eiffel Tower.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

She suggested using non-specific lights and greenery, or the colors blue, green and purple to evoke the Northern lights.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Seeing the Northern lights #auroraborealis on a flight from LA to PHX is CRAZY.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2023

"Northern lights and moonshine!" growled Alderman Van Beverout, for it was no other than the uncle of the heiress, whose untimely and unexpected visit had caused her so much alarm.

From The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas by Cooper, James Fenimore