{"id":1641,"date":"2024-03-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2024-04-11T13:09:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T07:39:11","slug":"northern-lights-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing the Northern Lights in Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The northern lights are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. It is possible to see them in many places around the world, but some places are better than others. One of these places is <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/united-states\/alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alaska<\/strong><\/a>, which offers many opportunities to view northern lights and has been drawing people for years. I have compiled a list below that should help you plan your trip based on your preferred time and location for viewing the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Alaska\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#why-do-they-call-it-aurora-borealis\" title=\"Why do they call it Aurora Borealis?\">Why do they call it Aurora Borealis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#how-are-northern-lights-created\" title=\"How are Northern Lights created?\">How are Northern Lights created?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#colors-of-northern-lights\" title=\"Colors of Northern Lights\">Colors of Northern Lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#relationship-between-the-northern-lights-and-the-arctic-circle\" title=\"Relationship between the northern lights and the arctic circle\">Relationship between the northern lights and the arctic circle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#best-time-to-see-the-northern-lights\" title=\"Best time to see the northern lights\">Best time to see the northern lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#best-places-in-alaska-to-see-the-northern-lights\" title=\"Best places in Alaska to see the northern lights\">Best places in Alaska to see the northern lights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#denali-national-park\" title=\"Denali National Park\">Denali National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#fairbanks\" title=\"Fairbanks\">Fairbanks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#chena-hot-springs-resort\" title=\"Chena Hot Springs Resort\">Chena Hot Springs Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#nome\" title=\"Nome\">Nome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#kodiak-island\" title=\"Kodiak Island\">Kodiak Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#barrow\" title=\"Barrow\">Barrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#wiseman\" title=\"Wiseman\">Wiseman<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/northern-lights-in-alaska\/#summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-northern-lights\"><\/span><strong>What are Northern Lights?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous places in the world where you can observe the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Most often seen in the northern hemisphere, they are caused by particles from the sun interacting with the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-do-they-call-it-aurora-borealis\"><\/span><strong>Why do they call it Aurora Borealis?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aurora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">aurora borealis<\/a> get their name from the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and Boreas, the god of the north wind. People have observed them for centuries, and different names have been given to them depending on where they are observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-are-northern-lights-created\"><\/span><strong>How are Northern Lights created?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The aurora is created when particles from the sun collide with gas atoms in the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere. The result of this interaction is a colorful light show in the sky. Since the northern lights are more visible in northern latitudes, they are named after the northern hemisphere. The dark skies and little light pollution in Alaska make it the perfect place to see the northern lights. <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/the-land-of-the-midnight-sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Norway<\/strong><\/a> and other Scandinavian countries are also great places to see northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"colors-of-northern-lights\"><\/span><strong>Colors of Northern Lights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A spectacular feature of the northern lights is their beautiful colors. Depending on the atmospheric conditions, the northern lights can appear in a variety of colors, including green, blue, yellow, and red. In some cases, the northern lights even exhibit a purple hue. Northern lights release different wavelengths of light that cause the colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"Colors of Northern Lights in Alaska\" class=\"wp-image-1659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-different-colors-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"relationship-between-the-northern-lights-and-the-arctic-circle\"><\/span><strong>Relationship between the northern lights and the arctic circle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the darkest skies around the Arctic Circle, the northern lights are often visible there. There is little light pollution in the Arctic, which makes it easier to observe the northern lights. Furthermore, the Arctic is a cold region, and colder air enhances the visibility of the aurora borealis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-time-to-see-the-northern-lights\"><\/span><strong>Best time to see the northern lights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a better chance of seeing the northern lights in Alaska during the winter months (late September through early April). Aurora borealis are easier to see this time of year because the nights are longer and the sky is darker. There is less light pollution from the Sun during longer nights. A second reason is the colder winter air, which causes particles in the atmosphere to glow brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, you can see the northern lights at any time of year if the conditions are right. Usually, the best places to see the northern lights are away from city lights, so consider heading into the wild to experience them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z29BtU8r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Northern Lights tours available in Alaska<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-places-in-alaska-to-see-the-northern-lights\"><\/span><strong>Best places in Alaska to see the northern lights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your preferences, there are many different ways to see the northern lights in Alaska. Some people prefer to see them from their homes, while others want to get closer to them in nature. Depending on your comfort level, Alaska has several places where you can see the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"denali-national-park\"><\/span><strong>Denali National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/denali-the-incredible-wilderness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Denali National Park<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best places in Alaska to see the northern lights. As the park is located in the interior of Alaska, it has dark skies and little light pollution, making it perfect for viewing northern lights. Furthermore, the park is home to Mount Denali, which is North America&#8217;s tallest mountain. This makes for a beautiful backdrop when viewing the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter, however, is a time when many parts of the park are closed, particularly all the lodges and hotels. <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Z29BtU8r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Northern lights tours<\/strong><\/a> are offered by several companies in nearby towns. A typical tour includes transportation, a guide, and refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights at Denali National Park\" class=\"wp-image-1661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Denali-National-Park-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fairbanks\"><\/span><strong>Fairbanks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter whether you&#8217;re a beginner or a serious Aurora chaser, Fairbanks is a great place to visit. Dark skies and low light pollution make observing the aurora borealis easy in the city. Due to the city&#8217;s proximity to the Arctic Circle, winter visitors have a great chance of seeing the northern lights. With its real-time aurora tracker, you can find out what the weather is like, how the temperature is, and when the best time is to view the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Fairbanks\" class=\"wp-image-1662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Fairbanks-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Book a Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska for an unforgettable experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"\/\/tp.media\/content?currency=usd&amp;promo_id=5850&amp;shmarker=395648&amp;campaign_id=47&amp;trs=197477&amp;min_lines=3&amp;scroll_height=&amp;color_button=%23346A6C&amp;destination=5269\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chena-hot-springs-resort\"><\/span><strong>Chena Hot Springs Resort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/AQGflNr7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Chena Hot Springs Resort<\/strong><\/a> is located near Fairbanks. There are several advantages to viewing the aurora borealis here. There are several lookout points where you can view the northern lights at the resort, which is one of its main advantages. These vantage points offer a fantastic view of the sky and are ideal for spotting the aurora borealis. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakbagger.com\/peak.aspx?pid=134296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Charlie Dome<\/a> offers a nighttime excursion at 2,600 feet above sea level. It is located about 45 minutes from Fairbanks and it has a 360-degree view of the sky. Aurora borealis are easier to spot this way. The Charlie Dome is also a great place to see the stars because there is very little light pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore more about <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/things-to-do-in-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Exciting Things to Do in Alaska<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nome\"><\/span><strong>Nome<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Alaska&#8217;s northwestern region, Nome is a popular spot for viewing northern lights. Located on Alaska&#8217;s Seward Peninsula, the city has some of the best views of the aurora borealis. There is also a good chance of seeing northern lights in Nome since it has relatively clear skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Nome (Seward, Alaska)\" class=\"wp-image-1664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seeing-the-Northern-Lights-in-Alaska-Nome-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kodiak-island\"><\/span><strong>Kodiak Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Gulf of Alaska, Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>United States<\/strong><\/a>. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/bear-watching-places-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bear watching<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most popular activities in the area. Due to its remote location and lack of light pollution, it has some of the clearest skies in the country. It is possible to see the aurora borealis in this region from September through April, with the best viewing opportunities occurring in late fall and winter. There are also several glaciers and mountains on the island, which make for a beautiful setting for viewing the aurora borealis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"barrow\"><\/span><strong>Barrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaska&#8217;s northernmost city, Barrow, is located above the Arctic Circle. Moreover, it&#8217;s the northernmost town in the world. This is a great place to see the northern lights. It has dark skies and little light pollution. Barrow is located near the Arctic Circle, so winter is a good time to see the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as the northern lights, Barrow is a great place to see polar bears. The town has a population of just over 4,000 people. The area is home to one of the largest populations of polar bears in Alaska. Around 1,500 polar bears are estimated to live in and around Barrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wiseman\"><\/span><strong>Wiseman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This small town in the Brooks Range, located at the heart of the arctic circle, is famous for its northern lights viewing opportunities. Due to its location directly under the aurora oval, this town is usually where you will see the most vibrant northern lights. Every year, Wiseman hosts several northern lights festivals, which only adds to the excitement of seeing these natural phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span><strong>Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Alaska is the place to see the northern lights in all their glory. The state is a hotspot for aurora chasers due to its abundance of dark sky preserves and optimal viewing conditions. 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