When can you see the northern lights from Acadia National Park?


When can you see the northern lights from Acadia National Park? The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, can often be seen from in the northernmost parts of DownEast Acadia. The best viewing time for the Northern Lights is August to October. So get outside on a crisp autumn night and look north.


What is the best time to avoid crowds at Acadia National Park?

Winter is the quietest time in Acadia National Park. While the number of visitors is typically between 600,000 and 800,000 per month between June and September, it drops to as low as 30,000 per month from December through March. January is the quietest month, welcoming only about 10,000 to 15,000 people.


What are the best months for Acadia?

When is the Best Time to Visit Acadia National Park?
  • To Avoid Crowds and Save Money: Visit between November and May.
  • For Hiking and Camping: Visit between May and September.
  • For Fall Colors: Visit in September or October.
  • Notable Dates in Spring: National Park Week, Junior Ranger Day, Memorial Day.


Which place is best for Northern Lights?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?
  1. Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world's best places to see the Northern Lights. ...
  2. Swedish Lapland. ...
  3. Reykjavik, Iceland. ...
  4. Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. ...
  5. Ilulissat, Greenland. ...
  6. Svalbard, Norway.