The Aurora Borealis is a natural light display that occurs in the polar regions and is known by various synonyms. Among the most popular are "Northern Lights", "Polar Lights", "Aurora Polaris", and "Aurora Australis". The scientific term for this phenomenon is "aurora", which comes from the Latin word for "dawn". Other synonymous terms that refer to this natural light show include "the dancing lights" and "the great geomagnetic storm of 1859". No matter which term is used, the Aurora Borealis is a spectacular sight that captures the imagination of people around the world, inspiring awe and wonder in all who witness it.