Welcome to one of the best places on earth for experiencing the beautiful and mysterious northern lights. Bright, energetic curtains of yellow, green, red or even purple light brighten our night skies regularly. Fairbanks is situated within a ring-shaped region around the North Pole called the auroral oval. This location provides Fairbanks a terrific balance of occurrence, frequency and activity. While intensity varies, the most common yellow-green glow occurs heavily between late August and April. Prime viewing time is late evening through the wee hours of the morning.
Experience the aurora from a heated "aurorium" cabin, on an overnight sled dog trip, by snow cat tour to a panoramic vista, in a horse drawn sleigh, or on a flight above the Arctic Circle. If the lights appear overnight, most hotels offer wakeup calls so you won't miss a moment. The longer you stay, the better your chances of viewing a once in a lifetime display!
Also see: Geophysical Institute Aurora Forecast
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