Tromsø is located within the auroral zone and is known as the "Capital of the Northern Lights". The monument, called the Aurora Borealis Centre, features a large, illuminated globe depicting the Earth with the auroral oval highlighting the areas where the Northern Lights are most visible.
While Tromsø is the most iconic location, there are other monuments dedicated to the Northern Lights around the world, including:
* The Northern Lights Centre in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
* The Aurora Borealis Observatory in Yellowknife, Canada
* The Aurora Museum in Murmansk, Russia
These monuments serve as reminders of the beauty and wonder of the Northern Lights and attract visitors from all over the world.
