The Northern Lights are also called the Aurora Borealis. It is a natural phenomenon seen in high-latitude regions near the Arctic. They happen when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the atmosphere of the Earth.
The months for viewing range last from late August – mid-April and the peak seasons are September and March due to the March and September equinox.
The ideal viewing conditions for this natural phenomenon are crisp, cold, clear, and cloudless skies in locations with minimum light.
If you are interested in seeing this stunning, colorful light in the sky you should visit the below countries at a particular time
Canada:
In Canada, the town of Yellowknife & the town of Whitehorse within the Yukon Territory are best for seeing the swirling lights. Areas around the immaculate Lake Superior in Ontario and Northern Canada’s tundra are also prime viewing spots.
Norway:
Norway’s location above the Arctic Circle makes it one of the top places in the world to view shimmering green lights.
Russia:
There’s a good chance of viewing the Aurora Borealis in northern Russia. The Kola Peninsula’s proximity to the northern lights viewing zone makes it a key area.
Iceland:
Iceland is the only location where you can spot the northern lights from almost anywhere in the country as long as you’re outside Reykjavik. The wide open plains of Pingvellir National Park are perhaps the most popular viewing site. It’s marked as a UNESCO heritage site where the North American & Eurasian continental plates meet, causing the formation of a beautiful and unique rift valley.
Finland:
Some of the world’s best Northern Lights can be spotted in Finnish Lapland. They appear more than 200 nights a year – which is practically every winter evening – and the surrounding establishments will guarantee that you don’t miss the beauty.
Sweden:
The Swedish Lapland is scientifically proven to be an ideal viewing spot due to its unique microclimate. In addition to its already perfect dark winter night, the 43-mile-long(70km) Tornetrask Lake helps to create the infamous blue hole of Abisko, a patch of sky that remains clear regardless of surrounding weather patterns.
Alaska:
Due to its location within “the zone,” Alaska almost guarantees you a spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis. You can use the University of Alaska’s aurora forecast to help schedule your viewing trip.
Greenland:
Like Iceland, you can see the lights from most parts of Greenland. Before scientific understandings of the lights came to the surface, the Intuit people believed the Borealis came from spirits of ancestors playing soccer with the skull of a walrus.
Scotland:
Northern lights can be seen in Scotland too, however, the British Isles should not be your first destination when searching for the lights as they are known for stormy, foggy, and cloudy weather.
Denmark:
Visitors can see northern lights at different places in Denmark, particularly in all islands within the Faroe Islands Archipelago.
