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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing the Aurora Borealis, colorful bands of light that dance in the dark night sky. The Aurora Borealis can be seen to some extent anywhere above 60 degrees north latitude. At 65 degrees, Fairbanks is within the so-called “aurora oval,” the area where Aurora Borealis occur most often and are brightest.
Where to See the Northern Lights in Alaska The Northern Lights are curtains of colored light in the upper atmosphere, caused by magnetic disturbances from the sun collide with atoms there. Technically known as an “aurora” (the North Pole aurora is called the aurora borealis),[…]
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Northern Lights – The Aurora Borealis from Fairbanks Alaska Fairbanks is one of the best places on earth for experiencing the beautiful and mysterious northern lights. The largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, and second largest in the state, after Anchorage is the principal city[…]
Read more Viewing the Northern Lights in Fairbanks Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska 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 Fairbanks night skies regularly. Fairbanks is situated within[…]
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