How to Use aurora in a Sentence

aurora

noun
Definition of auroranext
Synonyms for auroranext
  • An aurora shimmers in the daytime sky of an alien world.
    — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 20 July 2017
  • City dwellers might not have great luck seeing the aurora borealis.
    — Haley Hansen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2017
  • When the Kp index is higher than 7, our area could see some of the aurora.
    — Nicole Blanchard, idahostatesman, 16 July 2017
  • The launch tested a new system that helps studies of the ionosphere and aurora.
    — Jennifer Calfas, Time, 29 June 2017
  • The aurora forms when those particles flowing from the sun get caught up in the Earth's magnetic field.
    — Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2017
  • With clear skies in the forecast across the region for Friday, the aurora could again be visible in skies tonight.
    — Sarah Grillo, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Most people are amazed by a gorgeous rainbow, a dramatic thunderstorm, or the wonder of the aurora.
    — Jay Ryan, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
  • Cincinnati was just outside the view line of Thursday's aurora forecast but people here were still able to see a dazzling display.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Greenlandic sled dogs can also take travelers to more remote areas for even clearer views of the aurora borealis.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
  • When that happens, solar radiation heats the upper atmosphere and charges it with electricity, which is what causes auroras at the northern and southern poles.
    — NBC News, 8 June 2017
  • Sky-watchers, particularly those in high-latitude regions, should be on the lookout for auroras visible in the northern skies over the course of this week and into the weekend.
    — National Geographic, 6 Sep. 2017
  • At the very least, the aurora will reach past the green line for most of the weekend.
    — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2019
  • Although the auroras are best viewed in the night sky, they are caused by the sun.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Here's what to know about the aurora borealis and how to see them in the Grand Canyon State.
    — Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
  • The planes filled with people who wanted to see the aurora.
    — Ned Rozell | Alaska Science, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • When the Kp hits 6, King said the aurora can be visible as far south as the Twin Cities.
    — Kelly Smith, Star Tribune, 17 Mar. 2021
  • The aurora forecast tries to predict what the sun might do.
    — Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Oct. 2020
  • Plus, given the time of year, there might a blue cast if the aurora is seen early at night.
    — Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2022
  • And a couple more shots of the #aurora from our office.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2023
  • But these auroras are not the only thing lighting up the night.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2018
  • While most auroras are seen as neon green, there have been times where the sky has been shades of red, pink, blue and purple.
    — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 20 Nov. 2019
  • If the picture shows shades of green to red curtain-like images in the sky, the aurora is active.
    — oregonlive, 29 Oct. 2021
  • The aurora’s strength is measured on a scale of zero to nine, called a Kp-index.
    — Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • Away from city lights and in areas with a dark sky, the auroras are more visible.
    — Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
  • The time of night for viewing the aurora matters, Hampton said.
    — Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Check the aurora forecast a day or so prior to your trip and be prepared to book a tour if the forecast is isn’t great.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 8 May 2022
  • There’s no pattern for the aurora, and the magnitude varies.
    — Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2021
  • This is the part of the atmosphere where auroras occur.
    — Grace Donnelly, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2018
  • They're known as the aurora borealis around the North Pole and the aurora australis around the South Pole.
    — John Helton, NPR, 12 May 2024
  • The aurora forms when the particles flowing from the sun get caught up in the Earth's magnetic field.
    — Doyle Rice, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2020

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