Want to see the world’s most magical auroras? You’ll have to travel to both hemispheres to catch a glimpse of these glittering night shows. From Iceland to Tasmania, plan for the best time of year to visit and hope for clear weather to reveal otherworldly colors. Swipe left to see more photos. To read the full story and plan your trip, visit natgeotravel.com.
Photos by // (1) Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic Creative; (2) Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic Creative (3) Richard McManus, Getty Images; (4) Accent Alaska.com/Alamy; (5) Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic; (6) Yuichi Takasaka; (7) Don Johnston, NC/Alamy