The northern lights, known as the aurora borealis, are a spectacular natural light show visible at certain times of the year ...

Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing the northern lights, which is why destinations with clear skies often outperform more famous locations He ...

Norwegian Bliss will call on Sitka, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan (Ward Cove) in Alaska. There's also a day of ...

If you’re chasing the 15 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in the USA, think like a photographer: dark sky + northern latitude + real-time forecasts. Alaska delivers the most consistent season ...

Solar activity is ramping up, which means the northern lights are appearing farther south than usual. In 2026, people across the lower 48 states will have a real chance to see auroras without flying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Americans do not need to travel internationally to see the Northern Lights. Factors like light pollution, moon brightness, and geomagnetic activity affect visibility. Many top viewing locations are ...

For anyone planning a northern lights trip in 2026, the biggest mistake is assuming that going farther north automatically guarantees a better show. Dennis Lehtonen knows this firsthand. The Finnish ...