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The post-excursion unwinding is almost as extreme, with five-star dining followed by arguably one of the best northern lights shows.
12 Hotels To See the Northern Lights
Amangiri, Utah
Amangiri treats its guests to some of the Colorado Plateau's most jaw-dropping desert vistas.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
The region covers about one-third of the country and is considered one of the best places to see the northern lights in Norway.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
The long winter season (late October to March) offers its own unique experiences, such as ice caving and the potential for northern lights, but prepare for shorter days and colder, more uncertain weather.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Winter weather gear would be supplied upon arrival in Yellowknife, the starting point for the trip and one of the world's best locations to see the northern lights.
—Sophy Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024
The northern lights have even been seen in Arkansas and Arizona.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
These are ideal choices for guests hoping to maximize the chance of a northern lights sighting.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
The Lofoten Islands, Norway The northern lights are one of the world’s most beautiful natural phenomena, but seeing it with your own eyes is all down to timing and a pinch of good luck.
—Laura Hampson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
The winning photo will be on display until June 30 at London’s Natural History Museum, along with finalist images showcasing a sweet moment of lion parenting and glowing moon jellyfish beneath the northern lights.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of northern lights was
in the 14th century
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“Northern lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20lights. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
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