Northern lights
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Hi Christie, <BR>I can't give you a scientific answer of your question, but you have to go in the winter and the sky has to be clear. <BR>The best chance is if you go to the northernmost counties (Troms and Finmark). <BR>You should also get out on the countryside to observe the northern lights since all the light from the towns "steals" some of the view. <BR>You could get more info on these pages on the Northern Lights Planetarium in Tromsų. http://www.uit.no/npt/homepage-npt.en.html <BR>I have lived in Northern Norway a few years ago, and I have seen the Northern Lights a lot of times. It is really beautiful! <BR>Good luck, <BR>Kaja
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Christie, <BR> <BR>I live in Minnesota and have seen the Northern Lights a few times during the summer, when the sun is closest to the earth. Solar activity is key. The lights I've seen where mostly green. <BR>Also get as far away from any city lights as possible. The phenom can be very subtle and move very slowly. I had a friend from Atlanta thought he was having a 60's flashback until I explained what was up.
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How about Iceland? I am going to Reykjavik in late March and I'm wondering, what are my chances of seeing the Northern Lights? Has anyone seen the Northern Lights in Iceland? Or anywhere near the Arctic Circle at this time of the year (end of March)? Thanks!