When Are The Northern Lights In Fairbanks Alaska

The aurora season is from august 21st april 21st.
When are the northern lights in fairbanks alaska. The transparent ceilinged borealis basecamp igloos rest on a north facing ridge crest at an altitude of about 1 200 ft beckoning you. Northern lights in fairbanks. With a population of 12 the pristine tundra is an unparalleled backdrop to the northern lights. It s no surprise that with fairbanks location it is frequently referred to as the best place to see the northern lights in alaska the united states and in many cases across the globe.
2020 geophysical institute university of alaska fairbanks. Alaska northern lights tour has an evening of viewing aurora and native culture show at a remote lodge with an excellent view of northern skies. Rugged landscapes aurora borealis overhead first class accommodations personalized and heartfelt alaskan service. Tour information can be found here.
There are many different ways you can hunt for the aurora. Learn more about the northern lights ecotour. Fairbanks alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights with several stunning viewpoints and aurora specific facilities. Beyond fairbanks there are parts of alaska that are incredibly remote a true wilderness relatively untouched by modern life.
Learn more about ua s notice of nondiscrimination. We are accepting bookings now for the 2020 21 aurora seasons. The northern lights or aurora borealis is one of the most amazing things to do in alaska. The aurora tracker is a one of a kind tool for predicting the chances of seeing the northern lights during aurora season august 21 april 21 if traveling or in the fairbanks alaska area.
The ceiling wraps around you outside and inside blend together enveloped in the beauty of alaska. The celestial show typically comes in a swirling array of green while the most intense aurora gets a purple edge. Welcome to fairbanks aurora tours. The university of alaska fairbanks is an aa eo employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
Please report any problems or feedback concerning this website to uaf rcs alaska edu. Polar lights appear in the skies when charged solar particles interact with the atmosphere. The northern alaska tour company runs round trip van tours 60 miles north of fairbanks to the town of joy for an increased chance of seeing the northern lights.