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...
Since most places in the Arctic Circle have 24 hours of sun light half of the year, and you need darkness to see a glowing cloud, it might make it a bit difficult to see the Northern Lights if you try to go in “spring” or “summer”. In the winter, there’s a period where th...
May, along with the other summer months, is the WORST time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland as the sun doesn’t really set and the sky is never dark enough to witness the natural phenomena. No worries – I knew that before I went and I had an absolute blast. Fast forward a fe...
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...
Plan a trip to see the Northern Lights.(Going Places)(Trip tips)Byline: George Hobica and Kim Liang Tan Daily Herald Correspondents The Northern Lights, or...Hobica, GeorgeTan, Kim Liang
Fairbanks, Alaska-based photographer and guide Ronn Murray offers "Sunday Morning" his advice on how best to capture the nighttime spectacle of the Aurora Borealis. How far North must you go to capture the Northern Lights? During a very large geomagnetic storm, it is possible to see the Nor...
If you live in certain parts of the northern U.S., you're in for a treat this weekend. That's because we're expecting a geomagnetic storm that's supposed to produce some stellar views of the Northern Lights. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a geo...
Of course there are other destinations you could visit to experience the Northern Lights, but Norway has so much to offer as a country in general that even if you never see the lights you’re guaranteed to have an incredible time. I promise. ...
Additionally, I suggest avoiding winter visits too if you plan on driving. Road conditions are less than ideal, and snowstorms are frequent. Unless you have lots of experience with winter driving, skip that season. (You can definitely do a winter visit to see the northern lights, I just wou...
NORTHERN LIGHTS Let’s be honest: No matter where you go, it’s nearly impossible to guarantee witnessing the Northern Lights. Many dream of viewing the majestic bands of light dancing across a star-filled night sky. But very few ever get to see it in-person....