Blinded by the Light

For as long as I can remember I've wanted to see the Northern Lights (aka the Aurora Borealis).  There's something about seeing something so beautiful light up the night sky that seems surreal.  A trip to Alaska during the summer would be ideal, although from what I've read you would most like catch a glimpse of them in the winter (can you say brrr....).  During the winter months it is darker longer, so the likely hood of seeing them is higher.  Plus it is dark, dark.  Have you ever seen these magical lights?  If so I'd love to hear a but it.  The colors are very inspiring.

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