Chasing the Northern Lights

Make your northern lights dreams come true

You've seen the stunning photographs, now it's time to experience the magic of the northern lights for yourself. But where can you see them? When's the best time to travel? And what are the aurora borealis?

Written by night-sky and astrotourism experts Jamie Carter, Bailey Berg, and Valerie Stimac, Chasing the Northern Lights combines aurora expertise with destination know-how to help you plan an unforgettable adventure.

Inside you'll discover:
- the top places to see the lights: Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, and Alaska, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Scotland, and the Continental US
- the best times to travel and how to forecast the aurora, without needing a scientific background
- expert aurora chasing advice, such as how to choose the right tour, how to photograph the lights, and what to pack for a trip
- inspiring ideas for what to do when the lights don't show, from whale watching in Reykjavik to a brewery tour in Svalbard
- a curated selection of epic places to stay, from glass igloos to ice hotels
- a digestible guide to the aurora borealis, exploring the science, myths, and stories behind the phenomenon