The Aurora borealis are one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world, a fact that occurs without prior notice and that leads to light waves of various colors in the dark sky, always at night and in winter. It is speculated that its origin takes place in low temperatures, and although it is not entirely true, it does have some relationship, which makes the best months to see them always the coldest of the year.
The north Europe It is one of the areas where they can be seen the most since it is one of the coldest places in the world. A rainbow of fire or a tornado of ice are some of the forms that can appear with the northern lights, without a doubt a phenomenon with a lot of beauty that is worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Also, as it is somewhat unpredictable, anyone who sees it can consider themselves lucky.
How to see them
The northern lights can be seen in the North Hemisphere of the planet, and the same phenomenon but in the southern hemisphere it is called the southern aurora but it is much more difficult to see and you could only do it from Antarctica. The problem with this is that, as it is unpredictable, you cannot travel expressly to see one, but if you travel at the right time to the right place, you will have many possibilities to see it. Its duration is also unpredictable, and can be a few seconds or even several months.
Where to see them
Sweden It is one of the countries in which there are more possibilities to see them, and a good place to enjoy them is the Abisco National Park, where its nature is spectacular, especially Lake Torneträsk. The Finnish Lapland It is another of those places, perhaps where they appear the most and where they are most impressive. In Norway you will have the advantage that, if it occurs, you will be able to enjoy it from anywhere in the country, although you will have more possibilities if you are in the so-called «Northern Lights Belt», in the north. Finally, Greenland, an island belonging to Denmark and that being in the Glacial Arctic Ocean It is also a perfect place to see a Northern Lights.
5 Best Places to See the Northern Lights (April 2024)
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