Is 2022 a good year for Northern Lights?

Where can I see Northern Lights in 2022?

In a nutshell, these are the 10 best places to see the Northern Lights in 2022:

• Southern Iceland.
• Whitehorse, Canada's Yukon.
• Tromso, Norway.
• Fairbanks, Alaska.
• Rovaniemi, Finland.
• Kiruna, Sweden.
• Murmansk, Russia.
• Ilulissat, Greenland.

What year will Northern Lights be best?

This is when the northern lights are at their brightest and most frequent. The last solar maximum, or period of peak activity, occurred in 2014, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), placing the next one in approximately 2025.

How far in advance can Northern Lights be predicted?

It is difficult to predict the Northern Lights over the long term. Coronal mass ejections, which cause most of the solar storms and, therefore, stronger Auroras, are forecast 15 days in advance, but their strength and shape can vary once they get closer to Earth.

When can you see the northern lights in Alaska 2022?

So the season stretches from late August through to late April. Winter being the best season is a myth. You can spot absolutely stunning aurora borealis displays in September or October, as well as March or April. The best time to look for the shimmering lights is between midnight and 2 am.

How long do Northern Lights last?

The Northern Lights most commonly appear between 5:00 pm and 2:00 am. They don't usually exhibit for long – they may only show for a few minutes, then glide away before returning. A good display may last for no longer than 15-30 minutes at a time, although if you're really lucky, they could last for a few hours.

Does the Northern Lights happen every night?

There is no official season since the Northern Lights are almost always present, day and night. Caused by charged particles from the sun hitting atoms in Earth's atmosphere and releasing photons, it's a process that happens constantly.

What would happen if you touched an aurora?

The aurora is emitted between 90 and 150 km in altitude (i.e. mostly above the 'official' boundary of space, 100 km), so ungloving your hand inside an aurora would likely be fatal (unless a fellow astronaut immediately reattaches your glove and repressurizes your suit).

When can you see Northern Lights in 2021?

Typically, December through March is the best time to observe this elusive natural phenomenon, but depending on where you are in the world, you can sometimes see the northern lights starting as early as August.