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The atmospheric occurrence known as the northern lights is revered as the pinnacle of skywatching. The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, are stunning dancing waves of light that have fascinated mankind for millennia.
Despite its beauty, this amazing light show is rather a violent spectacle. The magnetic field of our planet shields us from the onslaught of energetic solar particles, which may travel up to 73 million kilometres per hour in our upper atmosphere. This dramatic process develops into a cinematic atmospheric phenomenon that both astounds and enthrals.
Both astronomy enthusiasts and wellness travellers share the dream of witnessing the northern lights. Thankfully, they happen regularly. This, however, doesn’t imply that it’s simple to spot northern lights. You have to be in the right place at the right time to witness this wellness marvel. For the best chances of seeing the northern lights, you need to be in any location within the “auroral zone,” or the region lying within 2 500 kilometres from the North Pole.
Some of the best places to travel to for northern lights are Tromso in Norway, Lapland in Sweden and Finland, Reykjavik in Iceland, and Yukon in Canada.

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