The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, will be visible this weekend in the U.S. Here's how to get the best view.
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...
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...
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 ...
Iceland’s best seasonto see the northern lights is the fall/winter months from September to April. The absolute darkest months are between November & February, but these months can also have the worst weather. Remember that you need a combination of darkness away from towns, clear skies, and...
The Best Places to See the Northern Lights Reykjavík Although you can see the northern lights from the capital if they're intense, it's wise to plan an outing at least a short drive away from light pollution to maximize your chances or take a cruise. The beautiful Thingvellir National ...
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 Aurora Borealis (or the Northern Lights) is one of the greatest natural phenomenon in the world, and rightfully so, is on quite a few travel bucket lists. Named Aurora after the Latin word for sunrise and the Roman goddess of dawn, aurorae are crazy beams of color that light up the...
Discover everything there is to know about the northern lights, including how they form, where they can be seen and what causes their colors.
Due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Iceland is considered to be one of the best places on earth tochase the northern lights.Triggered by solar flares crashing into the atmosphere, the best time to see the northern lights is from September to April. However, because of their unpredicta...