aurora
Etymology
From Latin aurōra (“dawn”). Doublet of Eos.
noun
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An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
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