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We saw pictures of an aurora in science class.
What does Aurora mean?
An aurora is colored light in the night sky.
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A natural display of colored light in the sky, usually seen near Earth's poles.
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The aurora filled the northern sky with green light.
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An aurora happens when particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere.
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What is an aurora?
An aurora is a natural display of colored light in the sky, often near Earth's poles.
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MeaningAurora means An aurora is colored light in the night sky.
ExampleExample: We saw pictures of an aurora in science class.
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Synonyms
Words like Aurora
northern lightsUse for an aurora seen near the North Pole.
sky lightsA simple phrase for colored lights in the sky.
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dark skyUse as a contrast when no lights are visible.
daylightUse as a contrast to a night sky display.
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auroras
More than one natural sky light display.
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