Northern Lights Forecast Alaska

Alaska is one of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights.

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Updated: Jul 12, 2026 2:10 PM

Planning to see the Northern Lights in Alaska? You’re in the right place. On this page, you’ll find the most accurate and up-to-date Northern Lights forecast for Alaska, based on real-time data from NASA, NOAA, and geomagnetic activity sources.

Current Northern Lights Forecast for Fairbanks, Alaska📍 64.8378°N, 147.7164°W

Aurora Chance

13%

Location-specific

Temperature

12°C

Clouds

Feels like: 12°C

Cloud Cover

81%

Cloudy

Wind

3 m/s SW

Current conditions

Solar Wind

506 km/s

Current speed

Why Alaska Is One of the Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Located directly under the auroral oval, large parts of the state experience frequent and intense aurora activity throughout the winter season. With clear skies, low light pollution, and long polar nights, Alaska offers ideal conditions for aurora viewing.

Alaska KP Index Forecast

The Kp index indicates the likelihood of auroral activity. A higher KP number means stronger geomagnetic activity, which increases your chances of seeing the aurora.

3-Day Forecast - Alaska Updated hourly

Sunday

Very Good

5.0

Aurora visible across Alaska

Monday

Moderate

3.3

Some aurora activity possible in Alaska

Tuesday

Low

2.0

Low aurora activity

Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Alaska

The aurora season in Alaska typically runs from September to April, when nights are dark enough to see the lights clearly. The strongest displays often occur between 10 PM and 2 AM, though auroras can appear earlier or later during active conditions.