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In Northern Norway, Tromsø stands out as a city unlike any other in Europe. Set high within the Arctic Circle, it occupies the island of Tromsøya, surrounded by imposing mountain peaks, including the renowned Tromsdalstinden to the east.
There’s a straightforward scientific explanation for the Northern Lights, which doesn’t make them any less magical. The phenomenon’s scientific name is Aurora Borealis. It occurs due to increased solar wind activity and its interaction with the Earth’s atmosphere. Solar winds discharge particles, mostly protons and electrons, out into space. The Earth’s magnetic field extends around the planet but forms funnel-like lines above both Polar Regions.
Longer nights and increased geomagnetic activity means a higher chance of catching the aurora borealis.
1. Yes, you can see the Northern Lights in Ontario, Canada.