Where is the best place to view auroras?

Question

specifically near the asia pacific region.

Answer 1

above the artic circle
Auroras are centred on the magnetic poles. when activity is very high, auroras can be seen further south. the more activity, the lower the latitude they can be observed at.

here is a good place to check if you can see the aurora at you latitude http://www.skynewsmagazine.com/pages/aurora.html

Answer 2

The best most easily accessible locations would be in Canada or Alaska, though on a clear night you could probably see it from the northernmost island in the Japanese island chain.

Ideally, the best place if you had your own private transportation would be at the magnetic poles.

Come to think of it, I do recall that there are a few travel agents that do sell a package that will take you to view the "northern lights".

You might like to visit a Travel website, and type in- Aurora
or Northern Lights
See what you can find who currently offers a travel package.

Cheers Baby !!!

Answer 3

I don't know about the asia pacific region, but in Manitoba, Canada we have alot of visitors come to Churchill where they can see the beautiful auroras and the polar bears. Many people also go up into the Yukon and Northwest Territories to see the Northern Lights (auroras).

Answer 4

If you are referring to the "Northern Lights" or "Aurora Borealis" then the best place on earth is the North Pole. Norway is known for its Aurora vistas, AKA "Land of the midnight sun". Perhaps Northern Siberia for the Asia Pacific region. For more info. look at the Yahoo reference, encyclopedia under aurora borealis. It also gives info on the "Southern Lights"

Answer 5

The Aurora Borealis are also known as the Northern Lights and likewise the Corona Borelais are the Southern Lights.

They're so called because the further north or south you go the more spectacular the displays.

In terms of the northern lights the best place to view them would be within the Arctic Circle (67 degrees north) but they can be visible further south than this although not usually in such a spectacular fashion.

I've seen them myslef an a few occasions in Scotland (approx 58 degrees north) although they were just small ptches in the sky. If you want to see them at their best, when they form curtains of dancing light across the sky, then head as far north as possible. Obviously it needs to be a clear night but you also need to be away from sources of light polution. Try heading to a spot in northern Canada away from built up areas.

Answer 6

I prefer either Bettles Alaska, or if you want to stay on the road system, Chena Hot Springs. A few added benefits there. You can lounge in the outdoor springs while watching the lights overhead.
Stay away from urbanized areas, as the light diffused from them mutes the quality and intensity of the Aurora. Another assist is to gain altitude, such as Eagle Summit on the Steese Highway (Alaska), or any of the ridges along the Dalton Highway

Answer 7

Whitehorse is now on the map as an aurora borealis destination in the Asian market.
After actively marketing in Japan for more than a year, the Yukon’s aurora borealis viewing is being sold by a number of
major tour wholesale companies. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) in Japan is also actively promoting aurora
destinations in Canada, with the Yukon receiving additional attention.
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Answer 8

The best place is Fairbanks, Alaska. The science channel had a special on the Northern Lights just last month and this is where they said was the best location. Lots of scientific outposts set up there for that very reason. Big tourist destination for the same reasons.

Answer 9

Near the North Pole (Aurora Borealis) and near the South Pole (Aurora Australis.)

Answer 10

Asia-Pac region? Kamchatka, or Siberia near Bering Strait.

Answer 11

You'd need to be near the north or south pole, within at least 1000 to 1500 miles I would guess. I know they can be seen from Canada, so maybe they can be seen from N. Korea or the farther parts of Russia.