Incredible Banff Northern Lights December References. Web december is one of the best times to catch the northern lights, thanks to the short days. The view can be marred by clouds or there may just not be enough activity to generate the awesome light show.

You’ll have to be pretty lucky to catch them. Keep in mind they are geomagnetic activity and have their own set of circumstances; Web light dances across the landscape in a rare and surreal scene that not all are lucky to witness.