how often do the northern lights appear
The Northern Lights occur year round but are only visible when nights are dark. In the locations in which they are best seen, Alaska, Canada, Norway and Finland, they are usually seen from September through April when the nights are long and dark. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are colorful bands of light that appear in the sky. 2  This mystical view is a result of solar winds that blow solar particles into the 3  â¦. Images of the Northern Lights of Alaska Few sights are as beautiful as the Northern Lights.