Meaning
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin aurōra (“dawn”). Doublet of Eos.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
sunset
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-03-05OAURJCL
- 2025-12-06OYAURCT
- 2025-10-30RAFLMOU
- 2025-08-12UARHCOT
- 2025-06-05RATCULO
- 2025-04-09OARLDMU
- 2024-11-08OADNRTU
- 2024-07-02RAFLOUV
- 2023-12-19AFURMLO
- 2023-07-23RUAPMDO
- 2023-04-24RUAOJCL
- 2023-03-28UOTARLC
+4 earlier appearances in the archive.