{"id":22282,"date":"2019-05-08T19:57:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T18:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=22282"},"modified":"2019-11-27T11:56:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T10:56:50","slug":"best-time-to-see-northern-lights-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-time-to-see-northern-lights-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seeing the Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a once in a lifetime experience many travellers crave to check off their bucket list. The beautiful green, purple, and blue lights dancing like ribbons across the sky is a humbling, haunting, and eerie experience that\u2019s difficult to explain to those who haven\u2019t seen them. It\u2019s that exact reason that makes the elusive phenomena such a sought-after experience.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, chasing the northern lights isn\u2019t the easiest activity. It requires an understanding of how the aurora works, heading to the right places, and being there at the right time. And as always, you\u2019ll need a bit of luck\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best places in the world to catch the lights is Norway. Thanks to its proximity to the North Pole and the country\u2019s isolated regions, thousands of travellers visit each year looking to experience the lights. If you\u2019re planning a trip to chase the northern lights in Norway, here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the northern lights?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before explaining how and when to see the northern lights in Norway, it\u2019s important to understand how this amazing natural wonder works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without getting too scientific, the northern lights are the result of solar particles colliding with the atmosphere of the Earth. The sun is always radiating and releasing energy, but when the radiation becomes very intense, solar particles are produced after hitting the Earth\u2019s atmosphere. Due to the low magnetism at the Northern and Southern poles, the particles are attracted to those regions, meaning you\u2019re much more likely to see the lights in Norway than you are in say, Texas. The speed and strength of the particles determine the intensity and movement of the lights, while the colour is determined by which elements are in the atmosphere. Green and yellow indicate oxygen, red and purple indicate nitrogen, while blue indicates hydrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n

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See Also: <\/em>Northern Lights VS Southern Lights: What is the Difference?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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As you can see, there\u2019s a lot at play when it comes to catching the lights, as well as what type of solar show you\u2019re going to experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best time to see the northern lights in Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you understand how the northern lights work, it\u2019s time to start planning your trip. The most important factor when chasing the lights is knowing when to go – some months are much more successful than others. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The one thing that is absolutely essential to see the lights is darkness. Without darkness, it\u2019s impossible to see this natural wonder. That\u2019s why summer months are less favourable – the days are longer, meaning there is less darkness. Norway\u2019s winter, the months from October to March, are the best time to see the lights, as there are more hours of darkness. Within those months your chances of seeing the northern lights are much higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n