Min Min light
(Australia) An unexplained light reportedly appearing in the sky in remote parts of Australia, especially northwest Queensland, possibly caused by reflections of distant light in the dry air condition
ˈmɪn ˈmɪn ˈlaɪtDocumented since 1910s1910sSilenthistorical112 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia) An unexplained light reportedly appearing in the sky in remote parts of Australia, especially northwest Queensland, possibly caused by reflections of distant light in the dry air conditions.
Origin: Named after the small settlement of Min Min, located between the outback towns of Boulia and Winton, where the light was observed by a stockman in 1918. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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