Auroral

/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of an aurora; involving the natural colored lights that appear in polar skies.

Etymology

From Latin aurora 'dawn' plus English -al suffix. This adjective emerged in scientific usage during the 19th century as aurora studies became more rigorous.

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Auroral storms are basically Earth's most spectacular light show—caused by solar activity, they've terrified and inspired humans for millennia, and now scientists can predict them days in advance.

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