By Anuj Trehan
Published January 21, 2026
Firstpost
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From icy Arctic skies to the far southern hemisphere, these countries offer the best chances to witness the magical dance of the aurora.
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Tromsø and the Arctic Circle in Norway offer some of the world’s most consistent and vivid northern lights displays.
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Iceland is a compact country where you can chase the aurora amid glaciers, volcanoes, and black-sand beaches.
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Finnish Lapland’s long, dark winters make it perfect for aurora viewing, often from glass igloos.
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Abisko National Park in Sweden is renowned for its clear skies and high chances of spotting the aurora.
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Vast wilderness and low light pollution make northern Canada ideal for spectacular aurora sightings.
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Fairbanks sits beneath the auroral oval, offering frequent and intense light shows.
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The Kola Peninsula near Murmansk in Russia provides strong aurora activity during long polar nights.
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Remote and pristine, Greenland offers uninterrupted views of the aurora against icy landscapes.
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The southern skies around Stewart Island and Otago in New Zealand are prime spots for the aurora australis.
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Tasmania and southern Victoria in Australia occasionally light up with rare but stunning southern auroras.