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Science & Medicine Solar storm heading to Earth could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to California
May 10, 2024
The parades won’t be the end of this year’s sky spectacles.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
What's the northern lights forecast for the days and months ahead?
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
In the summer, guests can e-bike and hike, while winter pursuits include skiing, snowmobiling, and viewing the northern lights.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
The northern lights are expected to get stronger and more frequent as the solar maximum approaches.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of northern lights was
in the 14th century
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“Northern lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20lights. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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