noun Download 🔗Share An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively. Examples : "During our family trip to Iceland, we were lucky enough to see the beautiful auroras dancing across the night sky. " astronomy weather phenomena space science nature environment physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading