The best places to see the aurora borealis have little light pollution, clear skies and no precipitation. The lights are only ...

The northern lights surprise stargazers by appearing in many forms—from patches or scattered clouds, to streamers, arcs, rippling or dancing curtains. The lights move and change shape and color.

While Iceland isn't the only place in the world to view the northern lights, the Nordic country's location near the Arctic Circle means the light show can be visible for more than 100 nights per year.

near the Arctic Circle, the capital of the northern Canadian territory of Nunavut, on his way back to Ottawa from a quick visit to Europe. “We are strong, united and sovereign.” The new radar ...