Aurora vs. Nebula

Aurora vs. Nebula — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Aurora and Nebula

Auroranoun

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 Hemisphere respectively.

Nebulanoun

(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

Auroranoun

the first light of day;

we got up before dawnthey talked until morning

Nebulanoun

A white spot or slight opacity of the cornea.

Auroranoun

an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force

Nebulanoun

A cloudy appearance in the urine

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Auroranoun

(Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos

Nebulanoun

a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer

Nebulanoun

cloudiness of the urine

Nebulanoun

an immense cloud of gas (mainly hydrogen) and dust in interstellar space

Nebulanoun

(pathology) a faint cloudy spot on the cornea