Post by Owen on Jun 18, 2024 7:32:05 GMT
1 ~~~ Where to See the Northern Lights All Over the World
With more activity in coming years, even destinations like Scotland and Michigan are making the aurora map.
BY PAUL RUBIO
March 11, 2024
Witnessing the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis belongs on every traveler’s bucket list.
But determining where to see the northern lights is a complex matter—actually encountering the majestic and alien-ish green and purple glow of the night sky is not only about location, but also timing (December to March is ideal in many instances; August through April in other parts), positioning (typically from latitudes 65 to 72 degrees North), and plain ol’ luck (a clear, dark, and cloud-free sky).
The awe-inspiring sight—which occurs when electrically charged solar particles interact with gasses in the earth’s atmosphere—is best enjoyed in rural areas where little light pollution allows aurora to shine its brightest.
Traditionally, aurora hunters head to high-latitude destinations above the Arctic Circle in places like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, and Alaska along a ring known as the Aurora Oval.
While a light show is never guaranteed, this area close to the Earth's northern pole boasts the highest probability of catching aurora activity.
www.cntraveler.com/stories/2011-11-07/best-places-to-stay-to-see-the-northern-lights
With more activity in coming years, even destinations like Scotland and Michigan are making the aurora map.
BY PAUL RUBIO
March 11, 2024
Witnessing the natural phenomenon of the aurora borealis belongs on every traveler’s bucket list.
But determining where to see the northern lights is a complex matter—actually encountering the majestic and alien-ish green and purple glow of the night sky is not only about location, but also timing (December to March is ideal in many instances; August through April in other parts), positioning (typically from latitudes 65 to 72 degrees North), and plain ol’ luck (a clear, dark, and cloud-free sky).
The awe-inspiring sight—which occurs when electrically charged solar particles interact with gasses in the earth’s atmosphere—is best enjoyed in rural areas where little light pollution allows aurora to shine its brightest.
Traditionally, aurora hunters head to high-latitude destinations above the Arctic Circle in places like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, and Alaska along a ring known as the Aurora Oval.
While a light show is never guaranteed, this area close to the Earth's northern pole boasts the highest probability of catching aurora activity.
www.cntraveler.com/stories/2011-11-07/best-places-to-stay-to-see-the-northern-lights