Definition:
The term "northern lights" refers to a natural light display that occurs in the polar regions, specifically in the northern hemisphere. It is also known as the aurora borealis. These lights are caused by the interaction of the Earth's magnetic field with charged particles from the sun. They often appear as beautiful, colorful waves or curtains of light in the night sky.
In more advanced contexts, you might encounter discussions about the scientific aspects of the northern lights, such as their formation and the best viewing conditions.
The term "northern lights" specifically refers to the light display in the northern hemisphere and does not have other meanings in English. However, "lights" in other contexts can refer to sources of illumination, like lamps or streetlights.
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "northern lights." However, you could use general phrases such as: - "Chasing the northern lights" - This means traveling to see the phenomenon, often used in tourism contexts.
The "northern lights" are a stunning natural light display in the northern hemisphere, resulting from solar activity and Earth's magnetic field.