From Alaska to Finland, these are seven of the best places to see the northern lights. Here's how to plan a trip to see the aurora borealis and where to stay.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine standing beneath a sky alive with swirling greens, purples, and reds—nature's own light show, the aurora borealis. Alaska, ...

Travelers who want to experience the Northern Lights firsthand should consider visiting Alaska, such as Arctic Hive, a remote wilderness retreat center in the Brooks Range. Stephanie Vermillion Much ...

As the 11-year cycle downshifts from solar maximum to solar minimum, the lights will begin to diminish, so the time to plan a trip is now.

The northern lights have a chance to appear for viewers Sunday night in the northern continental United States and Alaska, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted, although ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Correction, July 28. 2025: the section on The Arctic Train ...

If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, this coming fall and winter might be the perfect time to make it happen. 2024 is predicted to be one of the best years to see the northern lights, ...

Imagine standing beneath a sky alive with swirling greens, purples, and reds—nature's own light show, the aurora borealis. Alaska, with its vast, dark skies and prime location beneath the auroral oval ...