As the 11-year cycle downshifts from solar maximum to solar minimum, the lights will begin to diminish, so the time to plan a trip is now.

From Alaska to Finland, these are seven of the best places to see the northern lights. Here's how to plan a trip to see the aurora borealis and where to stay.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most Americans believe they need to travel to some far-off destination to witness the majestic Northern Lights. Think again.

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Nearly two dozen states could catch a glimpse of the northern lights on Nov. 12, one day after the aurora borealis lit up skies across the U.S. But what exactly are the northern lights? And ...

Aurora chaser Dennis Lehtonen tells PEOPLE that clouds are the biggest factor in seeing the northern lights, which is why destinations with clear skies often outperform more famous locations He ...

In a year that's been full of spectacular northern lights, we've got at least one more big night to watch the amazing colors. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that a ...

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