9 of 12 destinations scored for northern lights are prime in October — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Tromsø (96), Lofoten Islands (95), Denali (94). In September 8 are prime; in November, 1.
Every destination scoring 55 or better for northern lights in October, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.
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.
Somewhere missing from the list? Write to info@pennyswindow.com and I’ll score it.