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5 places to witness northern lights this season
Northern Lights is a phenomenon in which fast-moving electrically charged particles emit green and pink lights as they are driven towards the Earth's magnetic field.
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Northern light, also known as Aurora Borealis is a spectacle to watch and is spotted only in specific places. The best time to witness aurora can be from September to April.
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Here are 5 stunning places you can visit to witness northern lights.
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Norway
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Norway lies above the Arctic Circle that offers a splendid view of northern lights. You can visit places like Svalbard, Tromso, Kirkenes and the Lofoten Islands in Norway to see the beautiful northern lights.
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Sweden
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Sweden has a beautiful landscape featuring snow-capped mountains and crystal clear lakes that make it a perfect setting to witness northern lights. Abisko, Jukkasjärvi, Lulea and Porjus are some places in Sweden that offer mesmerising views of aurora.
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Finland
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Situated north of the Arctic Circle, Finland has a beautiful lush vegetation and it offers a splendid view of northern lights. Luosto, Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Levi and Kemi are some of the popular destinations to witness northern lights.
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Scotland
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Scotland offers captivating views of northern lights in places like Sutherland, Shetland, Morayshire, Cairngorms and Isle of Lewis and Harris.
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Greenland
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Greenland is one of the best places to witness different shades of northern lights. Ilulissat, Disko Bay and Nuuk are some of the gorgeous places nestled in Greenland that offer stunning views of northern lights.
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