Best place to view the Northern Lights [closed]

The best places in the world are usually closer to the Arctic Circle, including Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden and Finland. But don't limit yourself: You can also spot the southern lights in the southern hemisphere.

1. Where is the best place to view the northern lights?
2. Where in the UK is the best place to see the northern lights?
3. Where are the least likely to see the Northern Lights?
4. Can you see the northern lights without a tour?
5. Is 2020 a good year to see Northern Lights?
6. Do the Northern Lights happen every night?
7. What month is best to see the northern lights?
8. Can you see the northern lights with the naked eye?
9. What is the best time to see Northern Lights tonight?
10. What are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights?
11. How long do the Northern Lights last?
12. Where in the US can you see the Northern Lights in 2021?

Where is the best place to view the northern lights?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?

1. Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world's best places to see the Northern Lights. ...
2. Swedish Lapland. ...
3. Reykjavik, Iceland. ...
4. Yukon, Canada. ...
5. Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. ...
6. Ilulissat, Greenland.

Where in the UK is the best place to see the northern lights?

Scotland remains the best place to see the northern lights in the UK, given its closer proximity to the North Pole. The most likely places to see the spectacle are the Scottish Highlands and Scottish Isles.

Where are the least likely to see the Northern Lights?

Svalbard, which is about half way between continental Europe and the north pole, actually sees less Northern Lights than Northern Scandinavia (despite being so far north).

Can you see the northern lights without a tour?

Yes, of course, you can see the Northern Lights in Tromso without taking an organized tour. If you have a car, make sure to check the weather forecast (local cloud radar would be the most useful to keep an eye on) and look for a nice dark place outside of town.

Is 2020 a good year to see Northern Lights?

These are the best places to see the northern lights in 2020. ... Thanks to longer hours of darkness and clear night skies, December through March is usually the best time to observe this elusive natural phenomenon (though you can sometimes see the northern lights starting as early as August).

Do the Northern Lights happen every night?

When is Northern Lights season? There is no official season since the Northern Lights are almost always present, day and night. Caused by charged particles from the sun hitting atoms in Earth's atmosphere and releasing photons, it's a process that happens constantly.

What month is best to see the northern lights?

April to August

To see the Northern Lights you need dark skies and from early-April until late-August, the Aurora may be blazing across the Arctic firmament but it is visible only to scientific equipment, as the skies are just too light for the human eye to see the show.

Can you see the northern lights with the naked eye?

The answer is simple: sunlight is incredibly bright, the aurora doesn't stand a chance to outshine our nearest star. In the arctic region summer is dominated by the sun both day and night, the same goes for the antarctic region in winter. During that season it's impossible to see the aurora.

What is the best time to see Northern Lights tonight?

According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the best time to catch the Northern Lights is on December 10 between 10 PM CT to 1 AM CT. However, it should still be visible after 1 AM.

What are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights?

Monitoring over many years the average chance of seeing the Northern Lights over a 4 night trip to Abisko is around 83%.

How long do the Northern Lights last?

The Northern Lights most commonly appear between 5:00 pm and 2:00 am. They don't usually exhibit for long – they may only show for a few minutes, then glide away before returning. A good display may last for no longer than 15-30 minutes at a time, although if you're really lucky, they could last for a few hours.

Where in the US can you see the Northern Lights in 2021?

Travel plans in 2021: Visit these five places in the US to view the Northern Lights

• Alaska. Spend a night or two devoted to viewing the magical and captivating sight of the northern lights at Denali National Park and Preserve. ...
• Idaho. ...
• Maine. ...
• Michigan. ...
• Minnesota.