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Q&A How commonly can you see Aurora Borealis with the naked eye on Vancouver Island?

Vancouver island is fairly large, and extends from about 48°N to 51°N. I wouldn't say that auroras are common at these latitudes, but they will be visible occasionally. A photograph of an aurora ...

posted 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭  ·  edited 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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#2: Post edited by user avatar Olin Lathrop‭ · 2021-10-15T14:07:00Z (about 3 years ago)
  • Vancouver island is fairly large, and extends from about 48&deg;N to 51&deg;N. I wouldn't say that auroras are common at these latitudes, but they will be visible occasionally.
  • A photograph of a aurora from Vancouver island is certainly plausible without any additional information.
  • Vancouver island is fairly large, and extends from about 48&deg;N to 51&deg;N. I wouldn't say that auroras are common at these latitudes, but they will be visible occasionally.
  • A photograph of an aurora from Vancouver island is certainly plausible without any additional information.
#1: Initial revision by user avatar Olin Lathrop‭ · 2021-10-15T14:06:23Z (about 3 years ago)
Vancouver island is fairly large, and extends from about 48&deg;N to 51&deg;N.  I wouldn't say that auroras are common at these latitudes, but they will be visible occasionally.

A photograph of a aurora from Vancouver island is certainly plausible without any additional information.