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A woman observing northern lights (Aurora borealis), on the Lofoten Islands, in Bostad, in the arctic circle in northern Norway.

How to Actually See the Northern Lights (From Someone Who’s Viewed Them 50+ Times)

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See Nature’s Original Light Shows—No Tickets Required

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Blairsville, Georgia Northern Lights

Northern Lights Photos Across the Country Were Next Level. These Are Our Favorites.

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The Show Isn't Over. Here's Where to Catch Tonight's Northern Lights.

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Adventure

This Week in News: $1 Million Treasure Hunt Announced, Tips to See the Aurora Borealis

Interested in $1 million? Want to spot this year’s epic Northern Lights forecast? Outside has you covered in this edition of our weekly news roundup.

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Sermilik Hostel in South Greenland beneath the Northern Lights
Travel Advice

This Fall Could Bring the Best Northern Lights in Decades. Here's How to See Them.

We polled space-weather experts, astrophotographers, and aurora guides for their top tips for enjoying "solar maximum" — the 11-year peak of Northern Lights activity. Here’s what they said.

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