When & where can you see the Northern Lights (Auroras)?

Answer 1

Northern lights can only be seen in the northern regions of the world. They of course been seen in Alaska and most parts of northern Canada however they have been seen in Great Britain as well as Northern Russia and Greenland

Answer 2

See http:/www.spaceweather.com/

That gives all the gen on when there are solar storms likely to produce aurorae.

Note that you generally have to be far north (or south), though sometimes when there is an intense solar storm, you can see them from latitudes like New York or London.

Note also that the magnetic pole has drifted away from the Canadian mainland into the Arctic sea over the last few years. It has gone further north which means Aurora will not be so accessible from lower latitudes.

Answer 3

I've seen the northern lights from the south shore of Lake Erie. It was a clear summer night and they were visible because of an increase in solar flare activity. They were somewhat pale though.

Answer 4

On lucky occasions, as far south as maine but only on clear winter nights are you likely to have even the smallest chance of seeing it. Alaska and Canada provide a beautiful show in the winter although at this time of year its not a desirable vacation spot.

Answer 5

From someplace far north, like Canada or even Finland. When is variable. It is like weather that way, hard to predict.