southern lights

• Природное явление разноцветных огней, видимых в ночном небе вблизи Южного полюса, также известное как южное сияние (aurora australis).

A natural phenomenon of colorful lights visible in the night sky near the South Pole, also known as the aurora australis.

1. Aurora AustralisB2formal

   A natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Antarctic, caused by the collision of solar wind particles with the Earth's magnetic field.

   Южное сияние

   • We traveled to New Zealand to see the southern lights.
   • The southern lights are less famous than the northern lights but equally beautiful.
   • Scientists study the southern lights to understand solar activity.