Or canada the better your chances of.
Where can i see the northern lights in the usa.
Northern lights also known as an aurora is a natural light display in the sky especially in the high latitude regions caused by the collision of solar wind and magnetospheric charged particles.
Only some states with regions that hug the border of canada such as aroostook county maine and the great lakes peninsulas can hope to see the lights.
Unsurprisingly the farther north you are in the u s.
There are several companies in the state that will take visitors on a tour to help them find the best.
Where viewing the northern lights is highly likely.
Alaska is in the aurora.
Denali national park in alaska is a great place to see the northern lights.
During major geomagnetic storms the northern lights can be seen in the northern united states and this week americans will have the chance to spot this bucket list worthy phenomenon for themselves.
Viewing the northern lights in the u s.
Fairbanks which is located less than 200 kilometers northeast of the park also sees some incredible light shows thanks to its location in the auroral oval an area around the north pole where auroras frequently occur.
Areas where the northern lights may be visible.
Alaska idaho maine michigan minnesota montana new hampshire new york north dakota washington wisconsin and vermont.
How to take decent pictures of the sky at night.
Isn t very common except for certain parts of alaska.
Northern lights cruise alaska an alaska cruise with cunard on the queen elizabeth is one of the best ways to see the northern lights especially in august or september.