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northern lights

 

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Noun northern lights has 1 sense
  1. aurora borealis, northern lights - the aurora of the northern hemisphere
    --1 is a kind of aurora

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Northern Lights

Definition:

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a breathtaking natural phenomenon that occurs in the northern hemisphere. It is the result of collisions between charged particles from the sun and the Earth's atmosphere.

Sense 1: Natural Phenomenon

In this sense, Northern Lights refer to the colorful lights that appear in the sky, usually in polar regions, due to the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's magnetic field.

Sample sentence: Witnessing the beauty of the Northern Lights is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Sense 2: Destination

Northern Lights can also be used to describe a popular tourist destination where one can have the opportunity to observe the Aurora Borealis.

Sample sentence: I have always dreamt of visiting Iceland to see the Northern Lights.

Sense 3: Artistic Representation

In the context of art and literature, Northern Lights can refer to the representation or depiction of the Aurora Borealis.

Sample sentence: The painter beautifully captured the vibrant colors of the Northern Lights in his masterpiece.

Sense 4: Movie/Franchise

"Northern Lights" can also be associated with a movie or a franchise that bears the same name.

Sample sentence: The film "Northern Lights" is a heartwarming story set against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis.

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