The Northern Lights Whitehorse is a spectacular light show that paints the sky in certain areas of the globe near the North Pole. Because of the thick build-up of electrons near the poles, there are auroras that show in both the North and the South. Most people head North to see auroras. The Whitehorse area is a popular destination.

The Sun's solar wind rushes through space at high speeds, pushing the electrons around the Earth that eventually contribute to the Northern Lights Whitehorse. The force that build up in the atmosphere from the solar wind creates a build-up of electrons that create a charged area near the poles, where the Earth's magnetic field is thickest. Lights appear in the atmosphere as a result of gas particles being struck by these electrons. The lights that show near the South Pole are very difficult to go and see. You basically have to go to Antarctica to check them out.

Northern Lights Whitehorse Tours
Fortunately, it is much easier to see the lights in the north. The Northern Lights in Alaska and Canada are probably the most popular, and it's relatively easy to take a tour to see them if you go during the proper time of year. Whitehorse, which is considered the capital city of the Yukon region of Alaska and western Canada, offers an ideal place to embark on tours to see the Northern Lights.

The best time of year is late summer. August and September are good months to see the Aurora Borealis, and good times to visit the region in general. The North is hospitable during this time of year, and summer activities like hiking, camping, fishing, biking and others are plentiful in the Yukon. Tours for all of these activities are available in the city of Whitehorse, and some tours are aimed specifically at seeing the Northern Lights Whitehorse.

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