Northern Lights...Where To Find Beautiful Aurora?

Aurora or most commonly known as northern/southern lights are formed by electrically charged particles emitted through solar radiations, there particles gets attracted towards the earth’s pole because of its magnetic field. Distinct colors appear because of the presence of different gases in the atmosphere.

If you are a photographer or a travel enthusiast, you would not want to miss this dazzling hypnotizing view. These lights are commonly found in arctic regions; Antarctic regions also witness similar lights but then their main tourists are only penguins.

Here are some best places to see aurora-

1. Sweden

It is the most ideal place to see northern lights because of its unique microclimate around Torne Trask lake, Abisko. Surprisingly this area is always clear of clouds irrespective of surrounding weather. Kiruna mountains, capped with snow, always keeps the sky crystal clear. Northern lights here occur in different patterns like spirals, arches, straight vertical lines etc.

2. Finland

Areas around Luosta are the perfect places to view aurora. Here, a grand arch of northern lights spread across the horizon. Around lake Inari, you are most likely to catch a beautiful view. The scenery here is trilling with wild untouched forests and aurora sparkling in the sky.

3. Iceland

Here, you can witness aurora anywhere in the country. Northern lights around beaches are a spectacular sight to behold. Pingvellir national park is the best place to visit; it has the country’s biggest lake which provides you with staggering reflection on the surface of water. Here you will experience the whole sky dancing above you.

4. Norway

Norway lies above the arctic circle which makes it one of the most important place to witness northern lights. The city has a beautiful nightlife with snow- sledging, reindeer and beautiful auroras. The country is also popular know as land of mid night sun.

5. Greenland

It might be a very remote place to visit but it has to be the best place to see Northern lights. The places is free of air and noice pollution which gives a clear view of aurora. Beautiful colourful lights Actually starts dancing here in the sky in slow graceful manner.

Some other best places to view norther lights are northern Russia, Canada, Alaska, Scotland and Denmark. If you get a chance to visit any of these country never ever forget to witness aurora. The magnificent compositions of lights and colours will make you forget everything else.