Aurora or Northern Lights are nature’s most spectacular light show. If you have seen, then you just need to recall your memories to remember that it’s so magical and rare phenomenon. These spectacular light shows are visible at the highest latitudes of the planet where the sun, magnetism and atmosphere collide to paint the sky in magnificent rings or curtains of light.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is one of the most popular places to see Northern Lights. It is also an affordable and accessible place to see Northern Lights Spectacular Light Show. There are plenty of things to do in Iceland. The best time to visit Reykjavik is from late September to early April. Flights are available from London, Edinburgh, and Birmingham. Accommodation can be quite expensive in Reykjavik.
Scotland – Beautiful Green Patterns and Blue Holes
There are plenty of spots in Scotland that enable you to view the beautiful Lights – Aurora. Some of the best viewing locations include Abisko, Kiruna, and Swedish Lapland. The unique micro-climate of these places makes them an ideal viewing spot for Northern Lights. Their dark winter nights are ideal for sky watching. “The blue hole of Abisko” retains the patch that remains clear regardless of surrounding weather pattern. Here you will find green aurora color as a most common pattern in these spots of Scotland.
Alaska: Northern Lights in the U.S.
Alaska in the U.S. is one of the spectacular places to view Northern Lights. There are ample reasons for going to Alaska for seeing Aurora. One and foremost, Alaska falls in the “zone” which means you are sure of viewing the spectacular light show. However, you have to take certain precautions if you want to make your tour to Alaska a lifetime experience. First and Foremost you have to move away from regions of city lights into vast wilderness regions of Denali and the Yukon Territory.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Canada’s Northwest Territories town Yellowknife offers an exceptional opportunity of viewing Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis. It’s clear skies make your chances all the more likely with a spectacular show of Northern Lights. It is located in the auroral zone and far enough from the nearest mountains to offer you an unobstructed view of Aurora Borealis.
Russia – View the Spectacular Arctic Lights
The Northern Russia is ideal for viewing Aurora – the Northern Lights. Some of the best places for viewing Aurora Borealis in Russia include Siberia, Kola Peninsula, and Murmansk. These places are close to the Northern Lights Zone. However, you have to handle the below freezing temperatures of a typical Siberian winter.
Denmark – Norwegian Sea Islands
This Denmark owned province is one of the best to view Aurora. It is located North of Scotland between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic. It is mostly known for Viking folklore. Visitors have to visit locations within Faroe Island archipelago for seeing Northern Lights or Aurora. Here the difference of altitudes and gasses create various colors, however, green is still the most common aurora.
Finland
One absolutely great reason why Finland is famous for is none other than the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis. Here you get to experience a spectacular showcase of green and purple Aurora Borealis particularly in the Northern Finland, example Luosto, Nellim, etc.
