auroral
of or like the dawn.
pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.
Origin of auroral
1Other words from auroral
- au·ro·ral·ly, adverb
Words Nearby auroral
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How to use auroral in a sentence
Scientists have known about these “stable auroral red arcs” for decades.
Amateur astronomers reveal clues to a mysterious double aurora | Asa Stahl | August 29, 2022 | Science News For StudentsIt sits on the southern edge of the auroral oval, which is a band hugging the northernmost latitudes where the aurora is most common.
The aurora borealis skipped this Alaska photography class. But some swinging light cords saved the night. | Bailey Berg | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostAs the days went by and the equinox drew near, auroral phenomena were with few exceptions visible on clear evenings.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonDuring such a period auroral displays were usually of nightly occurrence.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas Mawsonauroral displays were rather frequent but not very pronounced, and in most cases could only be classed as "glows."
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas Mawson
That auroral freshness of soul which is the distinctive charm of youth lingered when even memory somewhat failed.
From the Easy Chair, series 2 | George William CurtisPaula was exceptionally gifted with this auroral cheer which starts the day so brightly.
The Sword of Damocles | Anna Katharine Green
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