A melhor época para ver a Aurora Boreal em um cruzeiro no Alasca

A Aurora Boreal é o tipo de fenômeno científico do qual a maioria das pessoas parece saber tudo ou absolutamente nada. Eu devo admitir: antes de me interessar por cruzeiros globais, eu acho que nunca havia ouvido falar dessa maravilha natural com um nome estranho. Mas se você está pensando em fazer um cruzeiro para o Alasca em algum momento da vida, eu estou praticamente implorando a você para aprender apenas um pouco sobre a Aurora Boreal, pois você pode desejar planejar férias de cruzeiro com a Norwegian em torno disso que mudarão toda a sua vida.  

What is Aurora Borealis?

Aurora Borealis (also known as the Northern Lights) are magical bands of neon green light that spontaneously burst and dance in the sky. And there are only a few places on the globe where it can be viewed. Specifically, it occurs within the Northern Lights zone (at latitudes 65 to 72 degrees).

The Borealis is composed of solar particles shooting into the magnetic field of the earth and appear more than 60 miles above the earth's surface. Natives have believed the lights have a mystical force or even marked the appearance of spirits who have passed on.

Where & When You Can See The Northern Lights

Aurora Borealis can only be seen from a few places in the world. One of the best viewing locations is Fairbanks, Alaska, which is why this landmark is one of the central highlights of a Norwegian Cruise Line tour.  In fact, Fairbanks is often voted as one of the top ten places in the world to witness the brilliant green waves of light. Some make the most of the expedition and travel to the small town of Manley Hot Springs to witness this amazing wonder from the view of a steamy spring-fed hot tub.

Although the full viewing season spans from March to September, you'll have the greatest chance of witnessing the Borealis' emergence in September, when skies are so much darker than during the summer cruise season. Incidentally, this is also the time when you'll find cost savings on your cruise since most families tend to vacation while school is out.

CRUZEIROS RELACIONADOS:
7-Day Alaska Cruise from Seattle on Norwegian Encore
Cruzeiro de 10 dias, de Seattle para o Alasca, a bordo do Norwegian Sun
Cruzeiro de 7 dias, de Seattle para o Alasca a bordo do Norwegian Bliss

You Should See The Northern Lights

A survey by the Discovery Channel noted that seeing Aurora Borealis made it to more "bucket lists" than any other travel adventure. And it truly is an adventure - because its appearance from one sighting to the next is never the same. And you never know just when it will appear and where. But you can guarantee that you'll be somewhere in the wilderness. I like to think that chasing the Borealis similar to the adrenaline rush of storm-chasers who follow tornadoes - except, you're chasing a natural beauty, rather than a destructive force.

The sheer magnetism of the lights has inspired so many mystical tales, ranging from extravagant supernatural phenomena to theories about child conception (some believe that babies conceived under the lights will have higher IQs – just in case you want to test out the theory!)

Although you may not be guaranteed a sighting, it’s important to note that anytime is a great time to take a cruise to Alaska. June 21, for instance, is known for the Midnight Sun, not to mention warmer days for offshore excursions and exploration, especially through Denali National Park as part of the Alaska Cruisetours package.

It’s easy to start checking things off on your bucket list, like seeing the most extravagant natural wonders in the world because Norwegian Cruise Lines knows how to make grand adventures easily accessible. See for yourself – take the first step and decide which Alaska cruise you’ll take. What's on your bucket list?

NOTA DO EDITOR: este artigo foi publicado originalmente em 21 de dezembro de 2017. Ele foi atualizado para mostrar conteúdo e itinerários relevantes.