How and Where to See Aurora in 2022
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made many potential travel plans change constantly. but catching sight of the wonderful cosmic (宇宙的) display could be possible this year. Here’s our guide on how and where to see the aurora (极光) this winter.
Where is the best place to see the northern lights?
Spots like Fairbanks in Alaska, Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Churchill in Canada, and Iceland and northern Norway are all safe bets. The NOAA website has additional tips on where to view the aurora with links to maps that show where the light show can be seen. The best time to see the lights differs slightly by country, but, in general, the peak season is between November and March.
Which countries are allowing tourists to enter?
Arguably the biggest barrier to your chances of enjoying the aurora this winter is not atmospheric, but the COVID-19 restrictions by some of the countries where the northern lights are most visible. Please check official sources and the resources below for the latest restrictions.
·Iceland: Lonely Planet’s webpage.
·Norway: Norway’s government website.
·Alaska: CDC’s international travel guidelines.
·Canada: Lonely Planet’s webpage.
How to see the southern lights?
The southern lights are the same phenomenon on the other side of the Earth. With less land in the south, the southern lights are perhaps less talked about as they mostly occur over water, but they can be seen over parts of New Zealand, and Australia and Tasmania. In contrast to the northern lights, the southern lights are usually most obvious from March to September.
1. Which month is better for enjoying the northern lights?
A.January. | B.April. | C.July. | D.October. |
2. Which of the following doesn’t offer the latest travel restrictions?
A.The NOAA website. | B.Lonely Planet’s webpage. |
C.Norway’s government website. | D.CDC’s international travel guidelines. |
3. What is special about the southern lights?
A.They last all through the year. | B.They rarely appear over the land. |
C.They are popular among travelers. | D.They are different from the northern lights. |