Where can you see the northern lights?

Every traveler's life list should include viewing the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. read more

Although we can’t predict far in advance when the magic solar winds will appear for each and every light show (get the latest on the Aurora forecast), we can advise on some of the best Northern Lights viewing points, and offer some alternative activities for when there’s a no-show. read more

For example, he said, a northern lights trip could center on Yellowknife or Whitehorse, in the Canadian Yukon. Northern Lights 2018 Tours. Or a traveler could take a train across the auroral zone to the town of Churchill, on the western shore of Hudson Bay — an area famous for its polar bear population. read more

Some of these, particularly near solar-activity maximum, can lead to visible Northern Lights remarkably far south, if you're in an area with clear, transparent night skies. The "Alerts" section below will help you stay on top of solar activity and prepare for some viewing when a solar storm does occur. read more