Fairbanks, under the auroral oval, offers prime northern lights viewing on approximately four out of five clear nights from August 21 to April 21.
Tromsø, 220 miles above the Arctic Circle, is a top spot for viewing the northern lights in Norway during the darkest part of the aurora season from September to March.
Lapland, in the northernmost part of Finland within the Arctic Circle, provides frequent northern lights displays (around 200 times a year) from late August to April.
Ten miles off Scotland's northern coast, these islands are a top U.K. location for witnessing the northern lights, known as the "Mirrie Dancers."
Yellowknife, Canada's Northwest Territories capital, is the "Aurora Capital of North America," offering a breathtaking light show from mid-November to early April.
The best time to witness the illuminated skies in northern Sweden, specifically in Swedish Lapland, is from early September to late March.
October to March is the ideal time for aurora borealis sightings in Iceland. Reykjavik, the capital, offers accommodations and activities, and for a pristine view.
Greenland, though not easily accessible, is one of the best places globally to view the northern lights from September to early April, particularly on the tundra of Kalaallit Nunaat.
Saadjärv, located 15 miles north of Tartu in central Estonia, is a prime spot for aurora enthusiasts, offering consistent sightings in its rural setting on the shores of Lake Saadjärv.
Close to the Russian border in Finnish Lapland, this remote Arctic destination is a top spot for northern lights viewing, thanks to minimal light pollution.