Top Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights Like a Pro

Chasing auroras? Use these tips to boost your chances!

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The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are a natural light display in the Earth’s sky.

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They occur when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

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Increase the chances of seeing the northern lights by getting north of the 45th parallel in a dark area, wide open to the north.

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Time your chase to the new moon cycle (less moonlight means darker skies).

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Watch the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center website for reports of solar storm activity.

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Be patient and keep your eyes on the northern sky, Auroras can occur suddenly and are unpredictable.

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