The best views will be in areas with dark skies and minimal light pollution, especially in rural or elevated spots facing north. To boost your chances, head outside around 2 a.m. and look toward the northern horizon. Find a location away from streetlights and city glare, whether it’s a field, lakeside or a remote park.

What’s The Best Way To See The Northern Lights? The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time while at a high, north-facing vantage point away from lig