CHECKING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST
Only visible from the Northern Hemisphere, Aurora Borealis occur in high latitudes over both poles and the phenomenon of Aurora Australis can also be seen in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s well known that the Arctic, or as close as you can be to the North Pole, is the best place to see the Northern Lights but it is certainly not the only place. You can easily see them in southern parts of Canada, for example.
Spring and winter tend to be less cloudy, but really anytime from fall through to early spring (October-March) is a safe bet. Midnight is when the auroral oval is at its peak; however, the lights can appear a few hours after sunset and prior to sunrise.