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The science behind the Northern Lights – and the best places to spot them (according to the experts)
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Best Kept Secrets of Aurora Photography near Fairbanks, Alaska | Limited Edition Fine Art Photography | Marcell Puzsar
![NWS Gray on X: "We've been able to capture some good views of the aurora borealis from our office tonight! To the naked eye it looks like a glow on the horizon, NWS Gray on X: "We've been able to capture some good views of the aurora borealis from our office tonight! To the naked eye it looks like a glow on the horizon,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fp8alaOXwAA4OYY.jpg)
NWS Gray on X: "We've been able to capture some good views of the aurora borealis from our office tonight! To the naked eye it looks like a glow on the horizon,
![Ben Welsh on X: "I've discovered a new favorite data site during my research for this trip: The daily Aurora Forecast by the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. According to their model, our best Ben Welsh on X: "I've discovered a new favorite data site during my research for this trip: The daily Aurora Forecast by the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. According to their model, our best](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSyvp4OVQAArwzY.jpg)
Ben Welsh on X: "I've discovered a new favorite data site during my research for this trip: The daily Aurora Forecast by the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. According to their model, our best
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