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aurora

[uh-rawr-uh, uh-rohr-uh] / əˈrɔr ə, əˈroʊr ə /
NOUN
atmopheric phenomenon
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If you missed out this time, the aurora may return on Sunday.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

A portion of those particles are channeled to Earth’s magnetic poles, and when the solar wind is particularly active, they become visible as the aurora borealis and aurora australis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

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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