Why Fall May Be the Perfect Time to See Alaska’s Northern Lights
Summer may be over in Alaska, but one of the state’s biggest natural attractions is just getting started. The 2026-27 northern lights season began in late August, opening a roughly seven-month window for travelers hoping to watch the aurora borealis dance across the Alaskan sky. According to the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA), fall into early winter can be particularly appealing because nights are getting longer while temperatures remain relatively mild. Fairbanks is one of the prime destinations, thanks to its location beneath the auroral oval, a region where aurora activity is concentrated. Better yet, travelers heading north this season have several new ways to watch the show. Four New Ways to Chase the Northern Lights Near Fairbanks, The Orion opened earlier this year as a sister property to A Taste of Alaska Lodge. The 10-room property was designed with aurora hunters in mind, featuring an indoor viewing lounge, outdoor deck, aurora camera, and al...
