What does Aurora mean?

Answer 1

General:

Aurora means 'dawn' (Latin origin)

Astronomy:

An aurora is an atmospheric display created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky.

It is usually named the Aurora Borealis (If viewed from the Northern Hemisphere) or Aurora Australis (If viewed from the Southern Hemisphere)

Answer 2

General:

Aurora means 'dawn' (Latin origin)

Astronomy:

An aurora is an atmospheric display created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky.

It is usually named the Aurora Borealis (If viewed from the Northern Hemisphere) or Aurora Australis (If viewed from the Southern Hemisphere)

Answer 3

Aurora is the Latin word for "dawn." In Roman mythology, Aurora is the goddess of the dawn, known for her beauty. Aurora is also the name of the natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in polar regions, known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) or aurora australis (southern lights).