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Aurora Borealis

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by Shadlington, May 12, 2012.

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  1. Shadlington

    Shadlington THD Team THD Team Administrator Global Moderator

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    Hi folks.
    My partner has a recently been diagnosed with a degenerative disease that is going to slowly take away her eyesight over the next 5-30 years (its highly variable).
    Something she has always wanted to see is the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights).
    I would like to take her to see them over this year's Christmas break, whilst she would still be able to see them.

    However, I don't know a great deal about them.
    You guys are from all over the world, so I figure there's a decent chance that some of you will either be from countries where you can see them or have visited them.
    Does anyone have any advice for me? What country to go to, tips for finding them on our visit, etc.

    I'll be massively grateful to anyone that can help.
     
    Shadlington, May 12, 2012
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  2. SpideY

    SpideY Hear Me Roar Staff Alumni Donator

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    Rovaniemi in Finland is a nice place to see Aurora Borealis. Moreover, you can see Santa Claus too !

    Airline tickets are quite cheap. I was there for the new year's eve and that was one of my best travels.
     
    SpideY, May 12, 2012
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  3. WanderMark

    WanderMark :) Donator

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    I personally do not know of any specific places on top of my mind.

    I feel that I want to contribute with something however, this is nothing you couldn't have found yourself, sorry for not being that helpful

    10 best places to see northern lights

    I feel like that site can at least give you some rough, starting estimates, on where to look.
     
    WanderMark, May 12, 2012
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  4. Fate

    Fate Studying seashells

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    I'd say Alaska/north part of Canada if you're on Northern America continent, or northern parts of Norway, Sweden or Finland if you're near Europe.

    I do not know any specific locations that are best to observe them, but I hope I helped.
     
    Fate, May 12, 2012
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  5. FAITH

    FAITH Shark Slayer

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    i'm really sorry about your girlfriend man (its a bit off topic i know)
     
    FAITH, May 13, 2012
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