Definition: Northen Lights is a misspelling of Northern Lights, the lights in northern skies with the scientific name Aurora Borealis. There is no such expression as "Northen Lights", according to English dictionaries.

When you see the use of "Northen Lights", know that this is incorrect spelling of "northern" (giving direction toward the North). Remember to spell the word with an "r" even when lazy pronunciation may indicate that there is none.


Also Known As: A synonym of the correct expression, Northern Lights, is the scientific name "Aurora Borealis".

Common Misspellings: "Northen Lights" is a misspelling.

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To see a beautiful natural phenomenon, visit a location beyond the Arctic Circle where the Northern Lights occur.