The One Mesmerizing Place in Iowa to See the Northern Lights

Clear and dark skies are necessary if you want to experience the majestic Northern Lights here in Iowa. The Aurora doesn’t run on a schedule; seeing it is a matter of being in the right place, under the right conditions, at the right time. Since darkness is so important to seeing the Northern Lights, getting to a place with a flat surrounding landscape and very little ambient light from nearby towns is crucial.

Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids is a 5,500-acre land trust that is open to the public.

Because the conservancy works to keep light pollution to a minimum, and because of its somewhat-remote location, star-gazing here is incredible.

Stargazing is just one of the things people come here for.

Many people don't realize that the Northern Lights are sometimes visible in Iowa.

Midwestern USA at Night with Aurora Borealis

Experts say that seeing the Northern Lights during 2017 in the Midwest is possible.

After activity peaked in 2014, it's been on the decline.

To learn more about the ever-changing Northern Lights, you could use an online resource like Aurora Borealis Forecast. You can receive alerts that you set for your location, see a real time Aurora forecast map, and check the Earth light and moon light pollution levels to help predict ambient light levels.

Have you seen the Northern Lights from Iowa? Tell us about it in the comments.

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The One Mesmerizing Place in Iowa to See the Northern Lights

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