auriscopy

/ɔːˈrɪskəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

The art or practice of observing and describing the aurora borealis (northern lights)

“The auriscopy team spent months studying the patterns of the aurora borealis in the night sky.”

2. noun

A person who practices auriscopy

“She was an expert in auriscopy and had spent years studying the aurora borealis.”

Synonyms

  • auroraphotography
  • northern lights observation

Antonyms

  • solar eclipse observation