"Aurora Borealis" is derived from Latin "Aurora" which means "Roman goddess of the dawn" and "Borealis" meaning "northern." It's another name for Northern Lights, which is a natural phenomenon represented by reddish or greenish lights streaming across the night sky.
This is typically seen around the southern or northern pole and is caused by the collision of the atmosphere's gas particles and the charged particles from the sun's atmosphere. The result is amazing, a streak of breathtaking colors strewn across the night sky best seen in these spots!
Canada's Northern territories extend till the Arctic Circle. Home to other natural wonders such as the Niagara Falls, Canadians are also blessed with the view of amazing Northern lights in these places: British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon.
Best seen from November until the month of February, Northern Lights can also be seen in Iceland. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy the lights in Vik I Myrdal, Reykjavik, Landmannalaugar and its parks such as Vatnajokul National Park and Thingvellir National Park.
During the months of December until March, Alaska's nights are darker and longer, making the amazing lights even more distinguished. The best time to watch the Northern Lights are from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. and they are best seen in Denali, Fairbanks and Anchorage.
In Finland, Utsjoki, Nuorgam, Ivalo, Luosto, Kakslauttanen and Nellim can also enjoy the amazing lights all the way from August until April. In Saariselka village, The Kakslauttanen Artic resort offers visitors the best way to enjoy the lights with glass igloos!
Though visible from the later part of September all the way until April in some areas in the Swedish Lapland, winter season in Sweden is the best time to enjoy the Northern Lights which is during March up until late April. The light show is most distinct from 10 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. These are Sweden's best spots: Torne Valley, Laponia, Lulea, Porjus, Jokkmokk and Abisko National Park.
Even in continental U.S., it's also possible to see the Northern Lights. Apparently, there were four reported sightings in 2014 in Pennsylvania's Cherry Springs State Park.
Take note of these spots so just in case you happen to be near these areas in one of your adventures. Who knows? You might just be one of the lucky ones to spot them!
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