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 Word Forms

• aurorally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of auroral¹

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

Example Sentences

The aurora is always present around the North and South Poles - this is known as the auroral ring.

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The dark ovals, when seen, are almost always located just below the bright auroral zones at each pole, which are akin to Earth's northern and southern lights.

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Called the Carrington Event, it triggered intense auroral light shows and knocked out telegraph lines across the globe.

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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.

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

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