where can the northern lights be seen
Northern Lights can be seen in the northern or southern hemisphere, in an irregularly shaped oval centred over each magnetic pole. The lights are known as 'Aurora borealis' in the north and 'Aurora australis' in the south. Scientists have learned that in most instances northern and southern auroras are mirror-like images that occur at the same time, with similar shapes and colors.
Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis in Iceland, Land of the Sagas. The Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, and NorÃ°urljÃ³s in Icelandic, are one of the most spectacular shows on this earth and can frequently be seen in Iceland from September through March on clear and crisp nights.
Alaska: View Northern Lights in the U.S. Northern Lights and stars in Alaska. Why Go: Alaska's location within the zone means you're almost guaranteed to see spectacular light displays. Be sure to move further away from city lights of Fairbanks into the region's vast wilderness areas of Denali and the Yukon Territory.