The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are electrically charged particles from the sun that smash into Earth’s magnetic field. They’re funneled down to the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres, creating a horseshoe shape of excited green (and occasionally brown and red) particles that swivel and shape-shift over the Arctic Circle, making the dark skies of Northern Norway a prime place to witness the aurora borealis.
The lights are more intense during solar maximum, the period when the sun is at its most active, but that doesn’t mean you should postpone your Northern Lights hunt. The bigger concern is finding clear skies, which are never guaranteed in this part of the world. As with any weather event, it’s all down to a little celestial luck. You can maximize your chances by going during the peak months:
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