The name ‘Aurora Borealis’ is Latin and aptly describes the phenomenon that is the Aurora Borealis! A basic definition of Aurora Borealis is luminous arches or streams of light which appear in the in Northern regions of the earth. The Latin words ‘Aurora Borealis’ are roughly translated as ‘ Northern Lights’ – hence the alternative name! Aurora pertains to the lights ( the red dawn ) and Borealis pertains to the North. The term Aurora Borealis was named by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). It is interesting to note that ‘Aurora’ was the name given to the Roman goddess of dawn.
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