Many people have heard about the Aurora Borealis, and have seen pictures and read explanations in their science textbooks, but the actual experience is one that can never be communicated. It must be felt. The waving, moving, immense shower of color is completely unique, and brings even the most hardened travelers and explorers and intense feeling of awe.

During certain times, the Aurora Borealis is more powerful and brighter than it is at other times. Aurora activity, it turns out, is powered in part by the Sun. The Sun releases particles and energy in the form of solar wind. These strike the Earth's atmosphere, and contribute to the formation of aurorae.

Aurora Borealis Tours
Taking Aurora Borealis tours probably give you your best shot at catching the lights. Aurora Borealis tours are usually offered during peak season for viewing the Northern Lights, which is usually in late summer. The guide companies that offer the tour will know the best places to watch for the lights, and the best times as well. Although long-term forecasting is not really possible with the lights, some short-term forecasting is possible.

Guided tours are available in Alaska and Canada for people who wish to take outings into the natural world and see the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of a campfire. For those travelers who are less outdoor-focused, it is possible to see Northern Lights from towns and cities in the North. You don't need to sleep in a tent to get the full experience, although for many people, that's the best part. One of the great advantages of visiting Alaska or Canada to see Aurora Borealis is the great variety of other activities available to visitors, from exploring the vast Yukon, to experiencing the rich and rustic history of the area.

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