The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, will be visible this weekend in the U.S. Here's how to get the best view.
So why is Churchill, Manitoba one of the best places to see the lights? Situated just right in the Auroral Oval, the KP index need only be a "1" or higher in order to see the aurora. How can you view the northern lights in Churchill? One of the best ways to view the northern ...
The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland Peak viewing season for the northern lights is September through March when the nights are long (during the winter solstice, darkness can extend for approximately 19 hours). Even if you're traveling to Iceland in the winter, don't plan ...
The NOAA says two factors will determine if you'll be able to see the Northern Lights resulting from the storm: geomagnetic activity and location. Weather and light pollution will also play a role in determining how clear your views will be. Capturing the Aurora If you're going to try shoo...
While you're never guaranteed to see the northern lights in Iceland, a little planning and forethought can pay off. Read on to discover the best time of year to visit, the most scenic places to go, unique tour options and more. The best time to see the northern lights in Iceland North...
When the flare occurred (as I predicted) and the halo CME followed, the following day I alerted all my friends to go out and look for auroras. I then took my bike.G. Del ZannaProceedings of SOHO 17 10 Years of SOHO and Beyond: 7 – 12 May 2006 Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy...
If you can, try to avoid seeking out the northern lights during a full moon. The brightness of the moon can make it more difficult to see the aurora in the sky. Also, remember that the moon rises and sets like the sun. So you can try and time your northern lights hunting when the...
Read our article onBest times to see the Northern Lightsto get more tips onwhen exactlyto see this incredible phenomenon in Finland. Credits:Hannes Becker Tip 2: Go north and look for the stars In NorthernLapland, the auroras shine just about every other clear night between September and Marc...
The best way to see the northern lights is to head north. Most of the molecular activity that causes the northern lights happens near the Earth’s magnetic poles. For that reason, the Arctic region is an ideal location for hunting the aurora. In fact, some of the best light shows happen...
Read our guide on the Northern Lights in Alaska and how to pick the best time to see the northern lights in Alaska on a cruise with Holland America.