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Originally Posted by newB
No. During the Carrington Event, the northern lights were reported to have been seen in Cuba.
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The earth´s magnetic field is weaker at either the southern or northern pole and hence the particles enter the earth´s atmosphere and collide with the particles at the north or south poles. These collisions emit the dancing lights we know as Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Most often the dancing happens at the height of 50-60 miles, but can go as high as 400-450 miles above the earth´s surface.
The best time to see the northern lights are normally in the winter time. The long periods of darkness and often the clear nights provide us with many opportunities to watching the northern lights dancing in the sky. Research has also shown that auroral activity is cyclic, and peaking every 11 years. Next peak is going to be around 2013.
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When the Earth's poles shift, they weaken the most about halfway through the cycle and causes stronger Northern Lights.
I guess stronger sun flares can do it, too...
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