Although the northern lights are more common near the Arctic, this county is far enough north for the Aurora Borealis to make an appearance. Set up camp in Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses more than 2,100 hectares of wetlands, forest and grasslands that are home to such critters as moose and black bears. read more
Hourly Aurora Forecast. Using real-time solar wind data from Nasa’s ACE spacecraft, matched with some computer modelling, we are able to display with reasonable accuracy, how the aurora will behave up to one hour in advance. Image should be used as a guide only. Aurora may be seen slightly higher or lower than the image shows on any given night. read more
To watch the aurora borealis feels downright otherworldly. Shimmering and swirling, somewhere between smoke and paint, this glowing colorful phenomenon, though natural, creates a surreal experience for any viewer. Your chances of viewing the Northern Lights greatly increase the more north you travel—think: Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia. read more