Meaning of the word "northern lights" in English
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northern lights
US /ˌnɔːr.ðɚn ˈlaɪts/
UK /ˌnɔːr.ðɚn ˈlaɪts/
Noun
1.
a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole. The effect is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with atoms in the upper atmosphere.
Example:
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We traveled to Norway hoping to see the magnificent Northern Lights.
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The intensity of the Northern Lights varies with solar activity.
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