When is the Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Alaska?

If you want know when the best time to go see the Northern Lights in Alaska is, we've got you covered!
Easily the most common question you all have asked lately is when is the best time to go see Northern Lights? We break it all down in this video.
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[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks so much for watching! If you'd like to learn more, please check out the rest of this series and explore our channel for real-time Northern Lights footage as well.

[@hellokitty2848]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about the NL!

[@hollywiley5668]

Our poles have accelerated their move.. we’ve been having a lot of solar storms as our magnetosphere weakens.. GSM here we come!!

[@thomasschneider3876]

Thanks Ronn and Marketa for producing these wonderful and informative videos. Always looking forward to the next one!

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thomas Schneider Thanks Tom! Always appreciate you tuning in and your encouragement.

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@maribelmartinez2595]

Love the educational aspect! Perfect balance :) Can not wait to get up there.

[@paulinocorsino7927]

Awsome presentation, thank you! Team Ronn. You gave me all the information i needed for my 2022 trip. See you there!

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Can't wait! See you then! :-)

[@amyfinlay1798]

I love both the educational content as well as the photography based one- I like the balance you have

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks for the encouraging words Amy! We'll keep both coming.

[@jdsullivan7023]

Glad I found this channel. Wife and I are getting married in October this year and spending our honeymoon in the great state Alaska. Can’t wait to see and explore all these fantastic things.

[@tiggermaxibo]

Love the science behind the aurora and the photography!

[@anthonyjackson584]

I like the educational aspect so I can make better decisions on taking my first trip to Alaska. Great vid!!!

[@wilmaedar9592]

We are visiting FAIRBANKS 1st week of November and I really appreciate your video giving us better idea during our visits.Thank you so much

[@erinisom2]

Perfect video. I love the balance of education and adventure.

[@heartofalaskahomesteadanda5425]

Fall time is my favourite I love the reflections

[@nicelyfaithful]

Thanks for this so much...excited for my future journey. Sending love from NC. Love all yall do.

[@RinaMeyers]

We are planning to come in September 2021, so EXCITED!

[@adamunoz567]

Us too! The 21st! It’s been on my bucket list!

[@5thElementDFW]

Awesome! I’m thinking about when and where to go. What city are y’all going to? Or are you going to the camp

[@MarshyMitch]

My family is also going this coming September

[@saraiortiz1769]

Sameee!!!

[@dishavictor5220]

Same here

[@chivon9746]

When I lived in Fairbanks,,,I saw them in February. I was told that the cold February was the best time.

[@jesseflores7025]

How was the weather ?? I’m going next February 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@chivon9746]

@@jesseflores7025 I lived there in 1984/1985. The winter is VERY cold & daylight from around 9:00 AM THRU 3:00 PM. It is beautiful. Deep snow. Below zero at night & teens (maybe) in the daytime February is the coldest month,,,, that is why the best time to see Northern Lights.

[@janmoore8241]

Good information to know. Thanks Ron. Now I know when to plan for. I hope I get to come. Always love the beautiful videos. Thank you.

[@puppinni]

#teamron! We're going in September to this beautiful land. Can't wait to continue learning from your videos.

[@DancerOfClouds]

You guys are doing awesome video's. Keep up the great work

[@adriennefrost2471]

Great information. Very helpful as I plan a trip. Nice to have somebody answer the question of when and why to come up to see the light.

[@tomafitatl]

Awe you're so kind. Thanks for the info! Grateful.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Toma! Glad you found it useful.

[@zachsetzer2596]

I’ll be stationed here in Wainwright on August 28th 2021, super excited.

[@sadhanasahasrabuddhe5130]

Thank you. That was very informative

[@duanedupon4360]

Heading your way in two weeks...Looking forward to meeting you and seeing the lights!! #TeamRonn

[@TheCtowncardinal]

Awesome video! We want to take a trip there in November this year, essentially the whole thanksgiving break! We would love to see those beautiful northern lights. Just doing a lot of research to see what else is possible for us to do there during that week.

[@dachosens1]

how was your trip last Nov? we are thinkjng to go this Nov! thanks 🙏

[@joseavila9899]

Hi Ronn! I am more than exciting to go there and see the Northern Lights! Thanks for this amazing content. You Rock man! I really want to take a tour of yours!

[@JanieP53]

I like the fall idea!

[@t.h.nguyen5193]

Yah, #TeamRon for me! Love the beautiful autumn leaves!

[@user-bk6ju5um9s]

Thanks for all the tips. Planning a trip March 24. If things work out well a fall trip also!

[@Chiefit]

Me and my girlfriend were just talking about taking a trip and had no idea about tour guides. This video as awesome to the point not much dead time and enjoyable. Thank you and look forward to booking you all. I’m on a tour to play all 50 states and Alaska is on my list. So we will be headed that way.

[@catrinajamello2103]

Really appreciate recommendations on timing and super clear juxtaposition of seasons. Interested in more tips to prepare our camera skills and equipment!

[@anneshatalukdar3376]

This is such an amazing and informative video! We are planning to visit in 2021 September and this gave us soo much information. Thanks :)

[@SB-ck7jv]

I'm going in September too. Jai hind

[@hellokitty2848]

Thank you sooo much!! I was planning to go in January 2023….now I see it’s not a good idea! Thanks again, the pics here are awesome!!

[@rodrigopenna7778]

Great video! Congratulations from Brazil and hopefully I'll be able to see the Aurora someday!

[@JosephTMeiroseIV]

Fam and I moving to Fairbanks from northern NY later this summer and we can't wait! Thanks for all the weather tips!

[@mariarahman5220]

I wish to see those aurora lights iny lifetime 🥺💖love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@ganumaster6464]

Lovely clip

[@danabrown179]

TeamRonn - glad I found your videos!

[@avileawillis4002]

Beautiful and very helpful…thank you

[@yashgodara2567]

i am seeing this video for my assignment purpose. thanks for your insights. i am gonna link your video in my assignment too.

[@tonysirawid]

thank you for the detailed info. i’m planning to get the best out of my vacation in AK.

[@mitchellkohrmann]

I’ll be heading there late February into early March. Really hoping to see. Thanks for the advice.

[@beautifulflorida]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing! Aurora Borealis is gourgeous!

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Florida!

[@jacquedaniels2485]

great information, thanks #Team Ron for warmer weather😀

[@melissaromero1902]

Awesome! So excited were coming in mid Sept #TeamRonn 😁

[@tlewisAK]

As a 45 year fairbanksan, I’m team #Alaska. Fantastic job Ron. Keep up the great work.

[@janeversole68]

#teamMarkitta. T,y, Super video!!!!

[@rosaotero6526]

Team marketa 😀 I’m thinking in February or March. My baby and I have been chasing Auroras since she was 1yr as an annual tradition. Previously in the Nordics but after Corona now will be Alaska 🤍 Once an Aurora lover, always an Aurora hunter ❤️

[@artbrown3309]

You covered it well! Enjoying the videos 👍 I’m afraid I like both times of year, each with their own benefits! So it’s both teams 😉

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Art! And yes, you are an addict! But you're in good company. ;-)

[@tnutz77]

My daughter and I are planning on the first week of Oct this year for about 5 days in Fairbanks. She is wanting to see some Northern lights so I'm hoping she gets the chance at seeing them. Thanks for the video

[@estela4791]

We went and saw a glorious display of the Northern Lights Friday ,Ma4ch 24,2023. We were lucky to still have the lights after Thursday’s display which made the national news because it was seen in almost all of the USA, Canada and Parts of Europe

[@youngedwards3265]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Veronica! Glad you found it useful! :-)

[@robertlehanka5688]

It was interesting to find out about the seasons. I will catch up with you..

[@aidaflores5978]

I have just been invited to work in Fairbanks in October. If I get the chance to go I should be there 13 weeks . I feel a little guilty cuz my daughter in law told me some time back that this is on her bucket list .. so I am gonna have to make it happen for her and my son one day ! Thanks for your video , so educational yet in simplified terms ! Hope to see them soon !

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Thank you ever so much. I enjoyed your knowledge on northern lights in Alaska. Wish I could make it there but I’m residing a bit on the other side of the world!!! Made it to Alaska four years ago in June and fell in love with “my Alaska”. I will be on the lookout for more of your videos. 👍🎄🎄🎄👍

[@elizalopez8361]

I am planning a trip and want to go in October so this is very helpful content. Places to stay, how to get around and things to do are all good things for this

[@rubengh777]

I would like to go sometime in October. I'm doing research for now. I would like to take a cruise with my wife but not sure on how to go about it, let me know if you have any ideas..

[@geenhaaien]

how did the trip turn out? did you see the northern lights?

[@elizalopez8361]

@@geenhaaien I haven’t gone yet. I will be there for the spring equinox

[@davidroberts3753]

thanks for sharing

[@lesliesantos74]

Thank you for the info

[@stevenb7319]

#TeamRonn. Great info. Thank you for the great video.

[@chaplaincullerton1265]

Great video. I'm happy to watch anything you talk about as I am excited to learn all I can. My trip is late August 2025. Getting ready and learning all I can.

[@dikshitadesai]

This is so helpful Thank you❤️

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scooterbelle7825]

#TeamRonn for sure! We will be traveling from FL to Fairbanks from Oct 12-19 2022 & hope to see them then! I just found your videos & have enjoyed all of them, TYVM! Now off to learn what to pack...

[@danielweinstein7189]

Planning a trip for September hopefully we’ll see them. Bucket list to see them.

[@mustang460jr]

Thanks!

[@traygreer2037]

Am a big fan of Northern lights Never being to Alaska before very pleasingly

[@berniestang2616]

PLEASE KEEP PRODUCING… Im dreaming of coming .

[@jasonjiang3971]

I'm planning to visit Fairbanks someday between February and mid April to see the Northern Lights because it's the months with the most clear weather especially in March.

[@CrownCaptures]

#TeamRonn and so helpful, thank you 🙏🏼

[@soulprovider915]

I would probably say I would go around March because I can’t wait till next September! I’ve waited long enough!

[@robertorr9191]

Great information, considering visiting from Australia September 2022, Here's hoping.

[@naeemkhan116]

Hi I am Naeem Khan from Pakistan in Southeast Asia very Far away from Alaska. Thank you very much for uploading such nice videos. Iam feeling that I am there and watching all this nature from your eyes.

[@M0n1cki]

#TeamRonn - thank you for this video!!!

[@kiwicory100]

great video

[@benranes9727]

They were beautiful earlier tonight .

[@manuscriptsdontburn]

#TeamRon Thank you for all your videos, I watch whatever you post.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thank you Ms S! Sure appreciate it.

[@kimabbott6544]

#TeamRon, a group of 6 are planning 2022. Being Seniors not sure I could take the cold . This is the top of my bucket list.

[@pamelanichols1990]

Team Ronn❤ I came to Alaska on a cruise and did not see the Northman Lights so I’m definitely going to take your advice for fall. Thanks Ronn

[@keithfolse4068]

Northern Lights Fanatic here! We're going to Fairbanks in March, our 3rd trip. We've only seen the lights once there before, so we're hoping that being within a week of the equinox will help. (We have seen the lights in Alta and Tromsø in Norway.). GREAT VIDEO... Your production and delivery are excellent. Very good voice for any kind of educational material. (I am a professor teaching online who makes many videos for my own classes, so I really do appreciate your voice and delivery here tremendously.). Again, GREAT JOB!!!

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thank you Keith! Much appreciated!

[@jacobdominguez3427]

Were you able to see it??

[@DanuteP]

#TeamRonn Thanks for these videos. It is great to have something to refer aurora newbies to. :-)

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Danute! This question has easily been the most common question this year.

[@BoldFollower]

Watching the apps. Hoping to go up this season to the UP and catch them

[@keithorcarrieedmonson7603]

Team RON! I love love the fall lights! Nothing better than Alaska in Sept!

[@estela4791]

We are coming this last week of March, 2023 to celebrate my 63rd birthday with my hubby and with Team Marketa! Yay ! So exited !

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Looking forward to it!

[@estela4791]

@@TheAuroraChasers we arrived Friday March 24,2023 . We were lucky to see a glorious and beautiful display of the Northern Lights. Thursday’s Northern Lights made it in the national evening news because it was seen almost in all of the USA ,Canada and Europe. Team Marketa knew where to go since they have their electronic gadgets ,experience to help them ( plus the weather,Mother Nature cooperated) There was hardly no wasted time since the lights were already there when we arrived around 1200 am. My hubby made a very good decision to rent one of their cameras and tripods. He got enough tutorials from Ronn. Team Marketa made sure everyone received help with their cameras, iPhones. They also had hot drinks and kept their van warm throughout the trip. Team Marketa even allowed us to make a short stop on the way home to see and take pics of more lights. People if your spending all the expense to fly to Alaska to see the Northern Lights ,you should get The Aurora Chasers.

[@patnelson476]

Excellent video, Ronn! I'm on Team #BOTH.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks Pat!

[@bkypes]

Glad I saw this before booking my January flights. Booked a refundable airbnb today lol.

[@ElAye]

#TeamRonn because Autumn is my favorite season. Then, next would be #TeamMarketa because Ramsey Lewis' Snowbound is my favorite Christmas Winter song! Thanks for sharing this info.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Both is great! Thanks for commenting. :-)

[@riamunoz-licup3510]

Going on Alaska cruise on September 2022.. hoping to get lucky and see these amazing lights #TeamRon

[@terilamb6412]

Thank you so much!!! Going to Fairbanks in November. My son is a budding photographer and we decided to take a long weekend to explore Alaska. And suggestions for him to be wowed?

[@LauraCroft1287]

Thank you for this video. It's very informative. #TeamRon

[@nibekus]

I went to Alaska at the end of January 2022 and was there for a week. Sadly it was cloud coverage during my entire stay and clear skies didn't happen until a couple days after I left. I hope to see the Northern lights one day. Its on my bucket list.

[@JayBirdd1017]

I live in Fairbanks on CHSR I love the camera you guys have I own Interior Tree And Landscaping I have seen some beautiful shows some of the best I have seen is when the KP Index was a 2 but it was extremely cold and clear skies and I am in a great location as well with no lights messing it up

[@scottpettie]

#TeamRonn I would like more teaching content, setting up gear specifically. I also love the beautiful videos of the northern lights too... So keep that up too. 😁

[@yecats423]

I love this video. It was very helpful. I'm still torn between October 2024 or end of February 2025. I definitely want to do a photography trip with your group.

[@kittylynx8911]

This video was the first one I picked and I’m so glad I did ❤ my husband and I want to go for our honeymoon…once we save up…we will be married 2 years on 2 -22-22. I love the learning aspect as well ❤I will be sure to watch more ❤

[@guitar-picker]

Team Ronn! Would like to come in the fall. I love the idea of shooting pictures with a lake or trees in the foreground. how much camera gear should I bring? Would I need a wide and or a super wide angle lens or both? Thanks for a great video.

[@charlottejohnson9301]

Thank you I want to see the northern light I hope one day I can make my dream come true

[@12388753]

I live in Agder, Norway, and I agree with you, Ronn 😊 The winter/early spring are nice times to hunt the northern lights, but the beautiful colors of the vegetation in the autumn(epecially early autumn) kinda adds a lot to the scenery. Another plus is that most of my friends are less busy in the fall, so it's easier to get a friend with me on my trips 😊 I have had 2 very successful nights so far this aurora-season, with colours and more detail in the auroras. The first time was in October and the second in February. I also saw it a couple of times in the winter, but it was less colourful, and not as bright. Didn't last as long eather. So it is definitely true that you typically get better results around the equanoxes. But last season, the best night was right before Christmas, so it's not always better around the equinoxes, but typically, yes 😊 Love your videos, by the way 🌌

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Thanks for the kind words and glad you're getting some good shows. Hopefully you caught that amazing display last week.

[@12388753]

@@TheAuroraChasers Saw it, but my camera can't take pictures of the northern lights 😔

[@caridadsuratos9054]

Thanks for the awesome video, it has been my dream to see the AURORA BOREALIS for real, seeing it on the video make me feel Ive seen it for real..thank you.😘

[@urielpena3077]

Thanks for the video! We're thinking of going to Alaska on New Years Eve, but based on your advice, wouldn't that be a great idea, right?. Thanks for your help

[@TheAuroraChasers]

Not the most ideal time.

[@ovelillas]

#teammarketa. I love having snow lighting up the landscape in stead of the dark landscape we have during the fall.

[@TheAuroraChasers]

It is a beautiful time for sure! :-)

[@ngmilanog2282]

Hello Aurora Chasers ! Thank you for the very informative videos. Question: we live in Europe and travelling to Alaska is a bit expensive for us. Can you please give some advise on where to go to best watch the auroras in north Europe? Thank you very much in advance !

[@nancyho9950]

#teamRon ! very nice video and info. Our trip will be from 9/10-9/18/21. Do you think we have any chance to see the Northern lights? How about mosquitos during that time? Thanks so much

[@francisaerol]

#TeamRonn about to travel this first week of September, hope I get to see the NL.

[@meghalchaudhari7278]

Hi, how did it go? I really hope you got to see the northern lights

[@stonchong]

#TeamRonn as we'll be up there 24-26 September. Hopefully will get a chance to meet you both and experience the magic!

[@TheAuroraChasers]

See you Saturday! :-)

[@janettgonzalez3735]

Team Roon. I would like to visit at the end of September beginning October, the northern lights are in my dreams list buckets

[@TheAuroraChasers]

See you in the Fall! :-)