aurora
/əˈrɔːrə/
Definition
A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions, caused by the collision of solar wind and magnetospheric charged particles with the high-altitude atmosphere.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'aurora,' meaning 'dawn.' It was named after the Roman goddess of the dawn because the lights often appear as a colorful glow on the horizon resembling sunrise.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to the colorful light displays anticipated in the night sky as a result of recent solar eruptions reaching Earth. It is used to describe the visual aftermath of space weather events.
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