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Aurora vs Transauroral - What's the difference?

aurora | transauroral |

As a proper noun aurora

is (roman god) roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the greek eos sister of luna and sol.

As an adjective transauroral is

across an aurora.

aurora

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the southern or northern hemispheres respectively.

    • Synonyms

    * polar light

    Derived terms

    * aurora australis * aurora borealis * auroral * aurorean

    transauroral

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Across an aurora