How Do You Enjoy The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
The Arctic Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis and Northern Lights, occur near the North Pole. One of the most beautiful spectacles on the planet, the auroras are visible in a ring that surrounds the north pole from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia. Most of us will never see an Aurora Borealis play out in the night skies. I’ll explain how to enjoy the Arctic Lights, whether you travel to do so or want to learn and watch from your personal computer. Get ready to be dazzled! Head North if You Can Although Northern Lights can be seen on occasion in the lower 48 states like Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, and New Hampshire, your best bet in North America is Fairbanks, Alaska or eastern parts of Canada. If you go to Alaska, the best times of year are reportedly March and September. During these months, conditions are best for seeing auroras. There are more frequent displays, night skies are most clear, and for the most part, weather is mild. The best time of night to watc
