It is possible to see the northern lights in France in this area

Have you always dreamed of being watched? Northern lightsThese dazzling lights that dance in the sky and color it? You don't need to plan a trip to Finland, Iceland, or even Alaska to see it with your own eyes. Did you know they could be seen… in France?

To go searching for the Northern Lights, you don't necessarily have to strap on your snowshoes and set off on a night hike deep into Norway! Surprisingly, in 2023 this weather phenomenon occurred several times in France. Many lucky people were able to splurge on stunning photos of this heavenly ballerina without purchasing an expensive plane ticket.

Last year, we were able to observe the northern lights in certain areas of France in February, April, September and November. But how is this possible? The Sun has a cycle of magnetic activity that lasts 11 years. At the end of the cycle, there is solar activity At max During this period the northern lights are most common.

In 2023, we are in the ninth year of this cycle, which means that solar activity will be at its peak in 2025, when we enter the eleventh year. then, get readyIn 2025, you may have many opportunities to enjoy the Northern Lights! But where are you lucky enough to encounter them in the sky? In 2023, the French noticed it in the north, but also in the Alps, Alsace, Auvergne and above all… in Burgundy!

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“We have not yet reached maximum solar activity, it will be in 2025. This is where we will see the most northern lights“, explained to France 3 Bourgogne Franche-Comté Eric Chariot, Director of Development of the Astronomical Society of Burgundy.

To have a better chance of spotting them, it's best to have a clear view north, away from any light pollution. You can also download an app that can predict the likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights, such as My Aurora Forecast. And don't forget to bring your camera to capture a unique sky!