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Where to see the northern lights in November

1 of 12 destinations scored for northern lights are prime in November — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Svalbard (90), Lofoten Islands (68), Tromsø (68). In October 9 are prime; in December, 1.

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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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