Aurora borealis or polar lights: a fabulous phenomenon
The northern lights make you dream: both a spectacle that few are to have seen, but at the same time a fairly widespread phenomenon, here are some interesting facts about those which are also called the polar lights.
A luminous phenomenon for the eyes
This incredible phenomenon will take you closer to the heavens: once night has fallen, unusual colors in the sky intermingle, such as blue, yellow, green, pink, in the form of veils, sometimes misty . It is a real spectacle, which can last a few seconds or even hours!
Indeed, several essential conditions must be met: a dark night after a sunny day, no clouds and no pollution. This is why this kind of phenomenon can only be observed in certain specific places in the world, especially those close to the Arctic Circle. To see them, you will have to arm yourself not only with patience, but also with equipment against the cold: on your way to Europe or North America!
When to see the most beautiful Northern Lights?
Your journey can start in several places, but in any case, it will have to be at nightfall. To see the Northern Lights, the ideal is to travel between 18 p.m. and 1 a.m., from September to March. Full moon periods should also be avoided.
6 destinations to admire the polar lights
Thus, Northern Europe, like North America, remains two privileged places on the planet to see such beauties. To see the most beautiful polar lights, here are 6 must-see destinations.
First, the Lapland of Norway, which offers very colorful northern lights (blue, yellow and green). Then, Russia, in Mormansk more exactly: you will discover beautiful dawn, just like in Reykjavik, in Iceland. The other three destinations will require even more patience from you: in Greenland, these light shows are magnificent, limpid and clear, but the temperatures drop very low, especially in the middle of the night. Same thing in Alaska, especially in the city of Fairbanks, one of the best spots to observe the aurora borealis several times a year. Finally, the city of Alberta, Canada, brings together thousands of people every year who come to admire the wonderful dawn from Wood Buffalo Park.
