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Where to see the northern lights in December

1 of 12 destinations scored for northern lights are prime in December — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Svalbard (89), Abisko & Swedish Lapland (71), Jasper (67). In November 1 are prime; in January, 3.

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Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.

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