Aurora Borealis Alaska 2024. The most reliable opportunities to see alaska’s northern lights (the aurora borealis) are in fairbanks and above the arctic circle. The aurora will be visible over much of canada and alaska, but the northern lights can also be seen from as far as 620 miles away if the conditions are right, noaa says.
The aurora directly impacts hf radio communication and gps/gnss satellite navigation. In this guide, we explain best month to see northern lights in alaska and best time of year to visit.