northern lights

northern lightsNorthern lights over Bear Lake, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

northern lights, luminous atmospheric display visible in the Northern Hemisphere. See aurora.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: northern lights
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Access Date: March 14, 2025