The most optimal time to see the Northern Lights is in the 3-4 hour period around midnight, meaning between 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

From Alaska to Finland, these are seven of the best places to see the northern lights. Here's how to plan a trip to see the aurora borealis and where to stay.

Aurora photographer Dennis Lehtonen, 30, talks with PEOPLE about where to spot the northern lights in 2026 Getty Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing ...

On the evening of March 17, the potential round of auroras is just a prelude as a recent solar eruption is now heading toward ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Tonight, heightened solar activity sets the stage for a striking display of the northern lights across parts of the U.S., ...

Northern lights danced across the sky for a second night in a row. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the lights lit up the sky across the globe in the United States, Canada and even in Australia. This follows ...

A spot of early morning astronomy anyone?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Capture the Atlas has unveiled the eighth edition of ...