🇳🇴Tromsø
Norway
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Arctic CapitalMidnight SunPolar Night
Where to See Aurora
Discover the best aurora viewing destinations around the world. From Norway's Arctic to New Zealand's Southern Lights, find your perfect viewing spot.
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What is Aurora Borealis?
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a natural light display caused by the interaction between solar wind particles and Earth's magnetic field. When charged particles from the Sun collide with gases in Earth's atmosphere, they emit light of various colors, creating the spectacular aurora we see in the night sky. The best viewing conditions occur during high geomagnetic activity (Kp 4+), clear skies, and dark nights away from light pollution.
Popular Destinations
🇳🇴Lofoten Islands
Norway
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Mountain BackdropFishing VillagesPhotography Paradise
🇳🇴Alta
Norway
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Northern Lights CapitalAurora ObservatoryDog Sledding
🇳🇴Svalbard
Norway
Northern Lights
Best Months
October, November, December
Features
High ArcticPolar BearsExtreme Latitude
🇫🇮Rovaniemi
Finland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Arctic CircleGlass IgloosDark Skies
🇫🇮Levi
Finland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Fell TopNational ParkDark Skies
🇫🇮Saariselkä
Finland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
National ParkWildernessAurora Huts
🇫🇮Kilpisjärvi
Finland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Three BordersSaana MountainRemote Wilderness
🇸🇪Abisko
Sweden
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Blue Hole WeatherAurora Sky StationClear Skies
🇸🇪Kiruna
Sweden
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
IcehotelSpaceportMining Town
🇮🇸Reykjavík
Iceland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Golden CircleEasy AccessHot Springs
🇮🇸Akureyri
Iceland
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
North IcelandLess TouristyGeothermal
🇺🇸Fairbanks
United States
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Aurora CapitalHot SpringsAccessible Domes
🇺🇸Anchorage
United States
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Largest CityMountain BackdropGateway
🇨🇦Yellowknife
Canada
Northern Lights
Best Months
August, September, October
Features
Aurora CapitalClear SkiesFrozen Lakes
🇨🇦Whitehorse
Canada
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Yukon CapitalWildernessHot Springs
🇨🇦Churchill
Canada
Northern Lights
Best Months
January, February, March
Features
Polar Bear CapitalHudson BayAuroral Oval
🏴Isle of Skye
United Kingdom
Northern Lights
Best Months
September, October, November
Features
Dramatic LandscapeDark SkiesScottish Highlands
🇳🇿Queenstown
New Zealand
Southern Lights
Best Months
March, April, May
Features
Southern LightsMountain SceneryDark Skies
🇳🇿Lake Tekapo
New Zealand
Southern Lights
Best Months
March, April, May
Features
Dark Sky ReserveAoraki/Mt CookStargazing
How to Use Aurora Go
Monitor the Kp index for geomagnetic activity levels. Check solar wind speed and Bz component for aurora intensity predictions. Use our interactive map to see real-time aurora probability in your area combined with cloud cover forecasts. The moon phase indicator helps you plan for the darkest nights, which offer the best aurora viewing conditions.