Aurora Borealis Extravaganza Experience the awe-inspiring dance of the Northern Lights, painting the night sky with ethereal ...

This creates the stunning displays known as the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in the Northern Hemisphere, and the southern lights, or aurora australis, in the Southern Hemisphere.

The sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle. That means an uptick in solar flares will lead to more chances to see the northern lights over the next couple of years.

You no longer have to travel to Iceland or somewhere in the Arctic circle to spot the dazzling Aurora Borealis ... and its lasting impact shares the beautiful display of lights in the night ...