
The season for aurora is here, and this time, it is expected to be one of the most spectacular displays since the beginning of a solar activity. The Aurora Borealis, which is popularly referred to as the Northern Lights, occurs when the solar wind interacts with the Earth's magnetic field, taking on various hues of colour in the night sky.
What to expect and how to see Aurora Borealis
As we approach this time of optimal viewing-roughly late August to early April, the travellers and sky watchers would be rewarded by a heightened possibility of witnessing this magnificent display.
The better the possibility of bright, vivid aurora displays make this time of year one of the best for viewing, the more active the sun is.
Where and when to see Aurora Borealis
If you want to witness this celestial event then you must travel to high-latitude places like Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Alaska, where minimal light pollution gives way to the needed expansive dark skies, setting a great scene for the Northern Lights.
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These relatively warm months to travel and see the auroras are September, October, and March. For the darkest nights, the period from November through February is the time to go.
February is said to be one of the lucky months for a view of the aurora; using new moon periods will also increase your chances.
In intense geomagnetic storms, the aurora is visible in middle latitudes; that is, in northern parts of the U.S., Europe, and the U.K. Such storms bring a much-increased possibility of visible auroras.