Lucky to see the Northern Lights
3 days ago
I grew up in North Idaho. Three times a subtle flicker in the sky. I just looked up and the show was on. Maybe a good excuse to be outside more often at night.
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How to see the northern lights
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How I did it: Traveled to Barrow, Alaska during mid-September. Caught exactly one clear night (my last night there), and viola! I've heard that just outside of Fairbanks is the best geographical area to see the aurora in Alaska, but as it turns out the display in Barrow was more dramatic than what my family, who stayed just north of the Arctic Circle, saw the same night. Lessons & tips: September is apparently Alaska's rainy season, so I would recommend going later in winter. Cold, clear, dark nights represent the best viewing opportunities.
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