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Northern Lights Full Moon


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Northern Lights Full Moon. Now here’s where you’ll get conflicting answers from the experts. Since the aurora is dependent on solar activity, a full moon has no effect on the intensity or color of the northern lights.

Northern Lights During Full Moon MikoFox ⌘ Photography Flickr
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When the moon is full or close to full in the night sky, it can diminish your chances of spotting the northern lights. This creates those iconic dancing lights. Now here’s where you’ll get conflicting answers from the experts.

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Northern Lights During Full Moon MikoFox ⌘ Photography Flickr

Since the aurora is dependent on solar activity, a full moon has no effect on the intensity or color of the northern lights. Yes, you can see the northern lights with a full moon. Any source of light decreases the visibility. This softens the contrast between the colours of the aurora and the night.

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