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4. Scotland
Here they call the northern lights the “Mirrie (Merry) Dancers.” They’re generally brightest in the well-known northern Highlands. You can even get free alerts on the best time to see the lights here via email, Facebook, Twitter, or smartphone.
Visit Scotland’s Shetland Islands in January. They’re the closest British Isles to the North Pole. If you’re longing for lights of blue, green, orange, pink, and purple, wintertime is best. Rent Muckle Roe Chapel, situated on the attractive isle of Muckle Roet. This renovated chapel provides travelers with panoramic views of both the ocean and the aurora borealis.
5. Alberta, Canada
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Veteran visitors confirm you can see the lights from nearly “anywhere in Alberta,” but the best places here are in the famous Jasper and Wood Buffalo National Parks. They’re two of the world’s largest Dark Sky preserves.
Watch the skies over the Yukon Territory from August 1st to April 15th. Visit Watson Lake’s Northern Lights Centre, in Watson Lake to hear about the legends of the lights and learn about their origins.
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