where can you find auroras
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Auroras—commonly known as the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) or Southern Lights (aurora australis)—are typically found near the polar regions, where Earth’s magnetic field interacts most strongly with solar wind.Northern Hemisphere (Aurora Borealis):Norway (especially Tromsø)Sweden (Kiruna)Finland (Lapland)IcelandCanada (Yukon, Northwest Territories)Alaska (Fairbanks is popular)Russia (Murmansk region)Southern Hemisphere (Aurora Australis):AntarcticaTasmania (Australia)South Island of New ZealandThe best viewing times are during winter months and around the equinoxes, away from city lights and under clear, dark skies.
Auroras, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights, are primarily found near the Earth's magnetic poles, specifically in a region called the auroral zone. This zone is located around 66.5 degrees north and south of the Equator, near the Arctic and Antarctic circles. Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights): Location: Visible in the Northern Hemisphere, near the Arctic Circle. Common viewing areas: Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland), and Russia. Expansion: During geomagnetic storms, the auroral oval can expand, making it visible at lower latitudes. Aurora Australis (Southern Lights): Location: Visible in the Southern Hemisphere, near the Antarctic Circle.Common viewing areas: Antarctica, Tasmania, and southern New Zealand
