The result is a glowing light show that appears in waves, curtains or arcs across the sky. The Northern Lights are most visible near the Arctic Circle, but during times of high solar activity ...

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While Iceland isn't the only place in the world to view the northern lights, the Nordic country's location near the Arctic Circle means the light show can be visible for more than 100 nights per year.