auroral

[ aw-rawr-uhl, aw-rohr-, uh-rawr-, uh-rohr- ]

adjective

1. of or like the dawn.
2. pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.

Other Words From

• au·roral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of auroral¹

First recorded in 1545–55; auror(a) ( def ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

That means “enhanced auroral visibility is possible further south across central England and similar latitudes, though cloud and rain could hamper viewing potential for some,” says Krista Hammond.

From BBC

Skies as far south as Cornwall were lit up by the auroral display.

From BBC

The event, the biggest in 20 years, produced bright auroral lights in skies across the world.

From BBC

With more of them at the moment, there is a greater chance of more frequent and strong auroral activity.

From BBC

"We never had data from the polar regions, so Juno has been transformative in terms of the planet's auroral physics and helping further the discussion about its magnetic field lines," Delamere said.

From Science Daily

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