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...
Visitors, are you in Alaska specifically to see the aurora? 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 ...
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 ...
Therein lies the magic of the aurora borealis.What are the northern lights? The aurora borealis has long been a phenomenon shrouded in mystery and intrigue. As a wonder of the natural world, the northern lights have been the subject of many poems and stories, while Inuit mythology says that...
7 National Parks Where You May See the Northern Lights Northern Lights Tours in Alaska You'll likely get to Coldfoot on an organized tour, and if you fly to Utqiaġvik, your accommodations will also act as a local tour guide. If you're going to be in Fairbanks, however, you hav...
You'll also have a better chance to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. The spring months are a time of change, with snow melting by late April, and a wealth of early-season travel deals on hand for visitors. Weather in Anchorage Switch to Celsius/MM Average Temperature (°F)...
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...
If you are planning a trip to see the Northern Lights in Iceland there are a few things that you should know before you book. There’s never any guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights…but knowing this information will help you maximise your chance of viewing the aurora borealis....
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 also need to track (追踪) the weather ...
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...