# How Can I See the Northern Lights- We Asked a NASA Expert

Want to catch a glimpse of the northern lights? You’ll need dark skies, the right location, good space weather and a little patience! Auroras happen when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, creating dazzling light shows in the sky. A NASA scientist shares tips on where, when and how to see these stunning displays. ✨ Learn more & track auroras: https://www.aurorasaurus.org ✨ How to find and photograph auroras: https://science.nasa.gov/feature/nasas-guide-to-finding-and-photographing-auroras/ Producers: Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessie Wilde Editor: Pedro Cota Credit: NASA

- Kind: Short
- Year: 2025
- Runtime: 1 min
- By: NASA Headquarters
- Genres: Space
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:How_Can_I_See_the_Northern_Lights-_We_Asked_a_NASA_Expert.webm)
- Licence or status: Public domain (as the archive states it)
- Credit: NASA Headquarters
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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