In fact only a handful of states are far enough north to potentially see the aurora and that only happens when the solar activity is particularly strong.
Best place to see the northern lights in the united states.
From the united states and canada to norway and iceland these are the 12 best places to see the northern lights.
While you re most likely to see the northern lights from places like alaska and canada or europe s nordic countries there are times of year when you can also see them right from the continental united states meaning your chance to see the aurora s dazzling.
To see the northern lights thanks to the lack of light pollution.
The best places to see the northern lights in the united states.
With nearly 2 5 million hectares of untouched wilderness denali national park and preserve in alaska located about 383 kilometers north of anchorage is a favorite destination for campers and hikers because of its wide open spaces beautiful mountain vistas and abundant wildlife the park is also one of the best places in the u s.
The city of fairbanks in alaska is often cited as the best place to see the northern lights in the united states.
Here are five places in the united states where you can grab front row seats to view the northern lights.
For many travelers catching sight of the elusive aurora borealis is a highlight of a trip to our planet s northern reaches.
Fairbanks alaska united states.
5 places in the united states where you can spot the northern lights by stacey leasca november 21 2019.
With possibly the highest number of northern lights sightings than any other.
The best places to see the light display in northern canada in addition to norway sweden and finland although during moments of highly active solar flares the lights can be visible in places as.
While there are 50 states in the united states you can t see the northern lights in all of them.
In a hot spring.