WE SEE ITSEVERAL TIMES PER WEEKfrom North Pole, Alaska and the entire region! We prefer clear skies and we need to be awake to see the lights. Moon does NOT matter. Learn howto catch the lights, whether it is in Alaska or anywhere in the aurora zone! This is the current data readin...
The aurora borealis is the result of a “strong” geomagnetic storm (G3), that ranks 3 out of 5 on NOAA’s severity scale. However, that forecast could change. If stronger than expected, a G4 solar storm (4 out of 5 on NOAA’s scale) would make the aurora ...
As an amateur astronomer, two of the most frequently questions I’m asked are “When is the best time to see the aurora borealis and where is the best place?” In terms of place, two locations comes to mind: Churchill, Manitoba and Tromso, Norway. But until such time as the transporter...
It’s possible the northern lights will be visible well south of the predicted view line, as occurred in May. If it’s clear where you are, you can head outside to check the sky when it’s fully dark (city lights may, as always, obscure any view of the aurora that...
When to see the aurora borealis in Scotland The northern lights don’t show up regularly in Scotland, however much we wish they did. Timing is everything, although nothing is guaranteed when it comes to natural phenomena like this. You are more likely to see the northern lights in Scotland...
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
There are still several aspects of the aurora borealis that have yet to be explained, but science tells us that the phenomenon is caused by geomagnetic storms that cause solar wind from the sun to move toward the earth. Luckily, our magnetic field protects the planet and in turn, causes a...
in Lapland has come up with a solution: Aurora Borealis (北极光) watch(值班人). The main task of the watch is to stay awake and stare (盯着) at the sky. If the Northern Lights appear, the watch wakes the visitors up. Besides being able to stay up, the watch will...
The Far North offers the best opportunities for aurora chasers, but Fairbanks, at a latitude of just under 65° N, also makes a great base. The real trick is finding clear skies. The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is in the fall or spring. Auroras occur because of ...
“Solar events like the Aurora Borealis are created by what we call geomagnetic storms, which are caused by solar flare activity and solar winds. When that hits the atmosphere, it creates electromagnetic disruptions, which in turn affect the power grid,” Moses said. “That has b...