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Places To See The Northern Lights Beyond Iceland

Here's a look at some offbeat destinations that offer stunning viewing conditions and less crowded experiences for seeing the northern lights

The Northern Lights are also known as the aurora borealis Photo: Tobias Bjørkli/Pexels
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The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a stunning light display in the night sky, primarily in high-latitude regions near the Arctic and Antarctic. These mesmerising colours are created when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, producing vibrant hues such as green, pink, and red. While popular destinations for viewing the Northern Lights are Iceland and Norway, lesser-known locations also offer unique experiences for witnessing this natural phenomenon. Here's a look at some that offer stunning viewing conditions and less crowded experiences than more popular destinations.

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