See The Northern Lights

To see the Northern Lights (aurora borealis), here’s what you need to know:

Best places

• High-latitude regions near the Arctic Circle: Norway, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Alaska, northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories).

• Dark, rural areas away from city lights are essential.

Best time

• Late September to March (long, dark nights). • Peak viewing is usually 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., though it can vary.

Conditions

• Clear skies and low light pollution.

• Strong solar activity increases visibility (often called a high KP index).

What to expect

• Moving curtains or arcs of green light, sometimes with pink, purple, or red. • The display can change shape and intensity within minutes.

Tips

• Dress very warmly 🧣

• Be patient—displays can appear suddenly.

• Cameras often capture colors more vividly than the naked eye.