Aurora: meaning, definitions and examples

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aurora

 

[ ษ™หˆrษ”หrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural phenomenon

Aurora refers to a natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. It is caused by the interaction of solar wind with Earthโ€™s magnetic field and atmosphere. This interaction leads to the creation of colorful lights in the sky, mainly green, purple, and red hues. Auroras, commonly known as the Northern Lights in the Arctic and Southern Lights in the Antarctic, are most visible during winter months or in dark skies. They serve not only as a breathtaking spectacle but also as a subject of scientific study regarding atmospheric conditions and space weather.

Synonyms

dawn, daybreak, northern lights

Examples of usage

  • The aurora borealis lit up the night sky.
  • We traveled to Alaska to see the stunning aurora.
  • Photographers flock to Norway to capture the aurora.
  • The science behind the aurora fascinates many researchers.

Translations

Translations of the word "aurora" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aurora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aurora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fajar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะฐะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jutrzenka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใƒญใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aurore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aurora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸafak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋กœ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aurora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aurora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ปŽๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aurora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aurora

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™ma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aurora

Word origin

The word 'aurora' originates from Latin, meaning 'dawn.' The term was historically used to describe the dawn light, and its use was extended to natural light displays. The term gained prominence in the scientific community in the 19th century, particularly with the increased understanding of atmospheric phenomena and solar activity. In meteorological contexts, the name 'aurora borealis' (northern lights) was adopted by the astronomer Galileo Galilei in the early 1600s, inspired by the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora. The study of auroras has expanded significantly, especially during the space age, as scientists better understand the relationship between the Earthโ€™s atmosphere and solar wind interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,055, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.