How and When to See Aurora Borealis | Aurora Borealis Time and Season

The Aurora Borealis is a rare weather phenomenon where wavy streaks of colored lights paint the sky. In Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH), you'll find the auroras during the Winter season when the sky is clear. Look to the sky from 6PM to 4AM to for auroras!

When to View Aurora Borealis

Weather	• must be Bright & Clear
Dates & Times	North Hemisphere: Dec 11–Feb 24 South Hemisphere: Jun 11–Aug 24 Time: 6:00 PM–4:00 AM

Auroras are Random

The Aurora Borealis is a rare weather pehnomenon. As such, they occur randomly in the game during the Winter Season.

You can only see the aurora during clear weather and appears on the night sky from 6 PM to 4 AM.

Villagers Will Tell You Auroras

Like other weather events, Tom Nook or Isablle will not give announcements on auroras.

Your villagers, however, might drop hints that today's weather is perfect for an aurora. This should tell you to check the night sky for the Northern Lights!

How to View Aurora Borealis

Tilt the Camera Up to See the Sky

Similar to viewing a meteor shower, by tilting the Right Control Stick upwards.

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Take Pictures of the Sky

Keep memories of the special night with the Camera app on your NookPhone! Click the ZL Button and select the camera app.

Make sure to tilt the camera upwards get the full view of the Aurora!

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What to Do During Aurora Borealis

Join Villagers Outside

Villagers will gather around the plaza to view the spectaular lights in the sky. Talk to your villagers to hear what they have to say about the aurora!

Invite Friends Over

Auroras don't come everyday so invite your friends to make the night even more special! Just make sure they arrive before the lights appear.

Hold an Aurora Paty!

Why not host an pre-show party before viewing the light show?

Decorate your island and home with furniture, walls, and flooring that fit the celestial mood!

Purchase Aurora Wall

For a limited time, you can purchase an Aurora Wall from the Nook Shopping app.

This is a seasonal item available only in December so grab one before they're gone!

Item	Item Info
Aurora Wall	Buy Price: 7000 Sell Price: 1750 Bells (1400 Bells in Drop-Off Box)

Decorative Furniture Items

Set up your viewing area for the Aurora with furniture to match the vibe of your event!

Aluminum Briefcase	Candle	Claw-Foot Tub	Cushion
Floor Light	Oil Lamp	Ring	Snow Globe
Sparkling Cider	Table Lamp	Telescope

Decorative DIY Items

You can also craft items to add to the galactic flair of your island!

Aquarius Urn	Aries Rocking Chair	Bonfire	Campfire
Cancer Table	Capricorn Ornament	Gemini Closet	Leo Sculpture
Libra Scale	Moon	Mush Lamp	Nova Light
Pisces Lamp	Sagittarius Arrow	Scorpio Lamp	Shell Lamp
Taurus Bathtub	Ukulele	Virgo Harp

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