aurora australis
the aurora of the Southern Hemisphere.
Origin of aurora australis
1- Also called southern lights.
Words Nearby aurora australis
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How to use aurora australis in a sentence
The nightly displays of aurora australis were not very brilliant as the moon was nearing the full.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonWe made many excellent observations of the aurora australis in all parts of the heavens.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 | Roald AmundsenNo; it is one of the few really intense appearances of the aurora australis that receives us now.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 | Roald AmundsenWe observed the aurora australis many times, but only a few of its appearances were specially powerful.
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 | Roald AmundsenThe 'aurora australis' is sometimes seen, but is not distinguished by superior brilliancy.
A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson | Watkin Tench
British Dictionary definitions for aurora australis
/ (ɒˈstreɪlɪs) /
(sometimes capital) the aurora seen around the South Pole: Also called: southern lights
Origin of aurora australis
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