Top 3 Best Cities to Look for Northern Lights, Including Canada's Yellowknife
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23 July 2024 13:41 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When looking for a place that’s best to see the northern lights, make sure you are searching for places within the aurora zone. In Scandinavia, it should be around 66 degrees North Latitude and 69 degrees North Latitude in North America. Or, be sure to look for places within 1,000 kilometers of the Arctic Circle.
Citing the meanderingwild.com page, you must be aware of where your cottage or hotel is located. It may be beautiful with a lake view, but if the mountain it sits below faces the north, you are going to miss the strongest displays.
Witnessing the northern lights also requires you to get away from light pollution. This will take you to a considerable distance from the cities. Several places in the north that are good for enjoying the aurora phenomenon include:
1. Fairbanks
One of the best places in Alaska to enjoy the aurora is the city of Fairbanks, Creamer's Field, and Cleary Summit. These locations are two of the best dark sky locations with more forest patches.
In Cleary, you will be able to see the aurora between the first treetops while Creamer’s Field is flat and more open which allows the northern light to be more visible. Despite being so far up north, there are plenty of things to do in Fairbanks, including dog-sledding and learning about Fairbank’s culture and history.
2. Healy
Another city that can be a destination to witness the aurora in Alaska is Healy. This small town is close to the National Park, so dark skies are abundant. Black Diamond Resort is the best point to see the northern lights in Healy.
Winter weather conditions in this place may last long and be quite harsh with freezing temperatures and snow. In addition, beware of the wildlife, bears particularly, before visiting this town to see the northern lights.
3. Yellowknife
Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories, Canada, with a relatively small city. It is vibrant with museums and outdoor activities as well as administrative buildings. There is also a large mining area in Yellowknife.
Located within the aurora zone, the northern light is visible when there is no cloud cover in this place. The landscape is mostly lakes, boats, and waterside cottages, but is frozen during wintertime.
FEBRYANA SIAGIAN
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