The aurora borealis is one of the most incredible natural phenomena on earth. Thanks to our location under the auroral oval and our cold, clear, dark nights in winter (particularly in the Interior and Arctic regions), Alaska is the best place in the United States – and one of the best places in the world – to view the aurora borealis. Whether you have two weeks to embark on a multi-stop northern lights viewing expedition, or you have a long weekend to spend catching the lights from Fairbanks or Anchorage, it’s easy to make your aurora viewing dreams come true in Alaska. | 
