At this latitude the sun only drops to -4° below the horizon tonight, so the sky never reaches astronomical darkness. Deep-sky targets like galaxies and nebulae stay washed out.
Yellowknife, capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, sits directly beneath the auroral oval at 62.5°N and is one of the most reliable places on Earth to see the northern lights. The combination of high latitude, clear subarctic skies, and minimal cloud gives an exceptional aurora hit-rate — visitors on multi-night trips in the dark season see displays the large majority of nights. Away from the small city, Bortle 2–3 darkness is immediate, and the flat Canadian Shield landscape offers open horizons. Winter nights are long and bitterly cold, but the aurora rewards are unmatched.