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aurora

[uh-rawr-uh, uh-rohr-uh] / əˈrɔr ə, əˈroʊr ə /
NOUN
atmopheric phenomenon
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The study shows that the planet's aurora drives a powerful cycle involving heat, winds, and electrical currents that can make Saturn appear to spin at different speeds depending on how it is measured.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Energy deposited by the aurora heats specific regions of the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Eruptions from the Sun's surface sending energy towards Earth are now starting to decline, meaning fewer potential sightings of the aurora borealis.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The most common aurora colour, and the one most people picture when they think of the Northern Lights.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

An aurora is a group of flashing lights in the sky, usually seen only on clear nights in the far north.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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