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No, they happen all the year round (they depend on the activity of the Sun) but because in summer the skys at night are light not dark, you can not see the faint aurora in summer.

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Can you see northern lights from Utah?

Yes you can see the northern lights from Utah but only on rare occasions when solar activity is extremely high. I have personally seen them in northern Utah.


Can you tell me what northern lights are in childrens terms?

Sure! Northern lights, also called auroras, are colorful lights that show up in the sky at night. They happen when particles from the sun hit the Earth's atmosphere and make it glow. It's like a magical light show in the sky!


Can you see the northern lights from New Jersey?

Yes, one can often see the Northern Lights from the state of New Jersey. Be aware, however, that the lights only appear at random, and sometimes not at all. Therefore, it is impossible to schedule a viewing.


Is there any states besides Alaska with the northern lights?

Occasionally the northern lights will be visible as far south as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia - but only during the most intense solar activity. The only states other than Alask that get the Northern Lights with any significant frequency are the northern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even there they are uncommon.


What season will the northern hemisphere if it is receiving only indirect rays of sunlight?

The northern hemisphere will be experiencing winter when it receives only indirect rays of sunlight. This is because during winter, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, causing sunlight to hit the Earth at a more oblique angle, resulting in weaker and less direct sunlight.

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What day is the northern lights in 2011?

There are no set dates. They can happen at any time. So for any given year you cannot say what dates it will be possible to see the Northern Lights. They are caused by unusual activity on the Sun and that activity is completely unpredictable. When astronomers do see it, they can then predict that the Northern Lights will be seen in the coming days. So it is only just a few days before they happen that it is possible to predict them.


Is Alaska the only state in the us to have the northern lights?

Alaska does not 'have' northern lights. You can just see them from there, as you can from parts of Canada.


Are there only northern lights?

No - there are also Southern Lights, called the Aurora Australis.


Can you see northern lights from Utah?

Yes you can see the northern lights from Utah but only on rare occasions when solar activity is extremely high. I have personally seen them in northern Utah.


What season is it in the northern hemispheres?

Firstly,there's only one northern hemisphere. Secondly, it depends what month you're in right now. Lastly,all 4 seasons happen in both the northern and southern hemispheres. -Monicalovesu


Why do all festivals of lights happen in winter?

There is only one festival of lights, called Hanukkah, and it begins each year on the 25th of Kislev, which may be in late Autumn or Winter, depending on the year. It is celebrated on this date because tradition says this is the date in 165 BCE that the ancient Temple in Jerusalem was rededicated.


What time does the northern lights come out?

The Southern (or Northern) Lights are caused by particles ejected from the sun by solar flares, getting trapped in the ionosphere and radiating. They happen all the time, but the conditions have to be right for them to be visible.


Can you see northern lights in Helsinki Finland in July?

The Northern Lights can only be seen in darkness. They can be spotted in areas like northern Finland from late August through late April. The lights are usually at their peak in September and March.


Can you tell me what northern lights are in childrens terms?

Sure! Northern lights, also called auroras, are colorful lights that show up in the sky at night. They happen when particles from the sun hit the Earth's atmosphere and make it glow. It's like a magical light show in the sky!


Can you see the northern lights from New Jersey?

Yes, one can often see the Northern Lights from the state of New Jersey. Be aware, however, that the lights only appear at random, and sometimes not at all. Therefore, it is impossible to schedule a viewing.


Can Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere during the winter?

No. All year long.


Is there any states besides Alaska with the northern lights?

Occasionally the northern lights will be visible as far south as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia - but only during the most intense solar activity. The only states other than Alask that get the Northern Lights with any significant frequency are the northern parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even there they are uncommon.