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The "incredible" lights of the aurora borealis were on full display recently in Hailuoto, Finland, with the stunning violet and green hues creating all sorts of different shapes in the evening sky.

Statistically, the best time of year to catch a glimpse of the aurora in Finland is around the autumn equinox near the end of. Stargazers were treated to a spectacular show of the Northern Lights in skies over Finland on Wednesday and Thursday,

Here's what to expect from this aurora season and how to best prepare for your northern lights hunting experience.

Lapland, Finland, offers a distinctive opportunity to witness the spectacle of the northern lights. Situated far above the Arctic Circle, the northern lights village in Lapland invites guests into an immersive Arctic experience.

The Northern Lights (aurora borealis) may be seen in the continental U.S. after space weather forecasters predicted favorable geomagnetic storm conditions.

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible in the UK again tonight (Friday, September 13). This follows the spectacle lighting up the sky in parts of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, while sightings were even recorded as far south as Cornwall.

Statistically, the best time of year to catch a glimpse of the aurora in Finland is around the autumn equinox near the end of September.

The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of 17 continental US states over the weekend as space weather forecasters predicted G2 or G3 geomagnetic storm conditions