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Where to See the Northern Lights in the US

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A winter planner for chasing the aurora without leaving the country, from Fairbanks and the Arctic Circle to dark sky parks in Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, Montana and North Dakota, plus forecast tools.

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S. The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.
You don't need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.
www.afar.com
How to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in the lower 48. How to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in the lower 48.
Video by James Mead on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun
2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights?
www.space.com
Where to Spot the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 Where to Spot the Northern Lights in the Lower 48
The awe-inspiring natural phenomenon is closer than you think. Plus, the science behind why it’s always worth seeking out.
www.outsideonline.com
HOW TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (& Essential Tips) HOW TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (& Essential Tips)
Video by The Discoveries Of on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
Visit these best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S. Visit these best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
It's an epic light show.
www.timeout.com
5 Places to See the Northern Lights - Recreation.gov 5 Places to See the Northern Lights - Recreation.gov
Shimmering and swirling, somewhere between smoke and paint, this glowing colorful phenomenon creates a surreal experience. Your chances of viewing ...
www.recreation.gov

Fairbanks and Interior Alaska

Aurora Borealis Season | Explore Fairbanks, Alaska Aurora Borealis Season | Explore Fairbanks, Alaska
Learn more about Fairbanks' renowned northern lights, or aurora borealis, viewing that lures people from all over the world during Aurora Season.
www.explorefairbanks.com
Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska | What to Expect & How to Prepare Northern Lights Tour in Fairbanks, Alaska | What to Expect & How to Prepare
Video by Wandering the World on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
Chena Hot Springs Resort | Alaska Hot Springs & Northern Lights Chena Hot Springs Resort | Alaska Hot Springs & Northern Lights
Soak in naturally heated geothermal waters at Chena Hot Springs Resort in Alaska. Experience seasonal Northern Lights, dark skies, and year-round w...
chenahotsprings.com
Aurora Adventure Tour | Arctic Circle Aurora Fly & Drive Adventures Aurora Adventure Tour | Arctic Circle Aurora Fly & Drive Adventures
Stand out on the Arctic tundra under the northern lights, experiencing their eerie glow on a one-day tour you won’t soon forget.
www.alaska.org
Aurora Borealis and Star Gazing - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) Aurora Borealis and Star Gazing - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Aurora Borealis and Star Gazing
www.nps.gov
Aurora Season Is Back! | Explore Fairbanks Aurora Season Is Back! | Explore Fairbanks
It’s late August and that means we can once again witness the wonder of waving colors up above. Aurora Season has returned!
www.explorefairbanks.com
Triple blast of solar activity sets stage for active aurora show | Geophysical Institute Triple blast of solar activity sets stage for active aurora show | Geophysical Institute
An unusual triple-whammy of solar outbursts, including one scientists call a cannibal, began hitting Earth this afternoon and is likely to bring th...
www.gi.alaska.edu

Northern Minnesota

Northern Lights - Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Northern Lights - Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The Northern Lights
www.nps.gov
Here’s the best place to see northern lights in the U.S. Here’s the best place to see northern lights in the U.S.
Minnesota’s only national park is ideally positioned for auroras, which can occur as often as 200 nights per year.
www.nationalgeographic.com
Northern Lights over BWCA, Minnesota Northern Lights over BWCA, Minnesota
Video by Jim Brandenburg on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
See the Northern Lights in Cook County, Minnesota See the Northern Lights in Cook County, Minnesota
Discover the ultimate guide to witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights in Cook County. Explore the top viewing spots and get insider tips with o...
www.visitcookcounty.com
Minnesota's Arrowhead region has notably dark night skies Minnesota's Arrowhead region has notably dark night skies
Cook County encourages visitors to come see the Milky Way and the northern lights in its pitch black sky.
queticosuperior.org
Inspiring Ely Minnesota, Winter Activities Are #1 | GoNOMAD Travel Inspiring Ely Minnesota, Winter Activities Are #1 | GoNOMAD Travel
Located on Lake Superior near the Canadian border, winter in Ely Minnesota is the perfect time to snowshoe, dogsled, XC-Ski or warm up by a campfire.
www.gonomad.com
Cook County a growing hub for astrotourism Cook County a growing hub for astrotourism
An increasing number of people are out chasing the northern lights and other celestial phenomena in northern Minnesota. Duluth gets pretty dark, bu...
www.dglobe.com

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

5 Northern Lights Viewing Spots | Upper Peninsula 5 Northern Lights Viewing Spots | Upper Peninsula
This guide points to five of the best places to watch the Northern Lights in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Go be awed from August through April.
www.uptravel.com
5 Tips To See The Northern Lights 5 Tips To See The Northern Lights
Getting a photo of the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, or most commonly referred to as Holy smokes, what’s that in the sky? isn’t e...
www.travelmarquette.com
Northern lights timelapse Keweenaw Upper Peninsula 8.11.24 Northern lights timelapse Keweenaw Upper Peninsula 8.11.24
Video by TourDaYooP on YouTube.
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Dark Skies | Keweenaw Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Dark Skies | Keweenaw Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
The Keweenaw is a place that does nothing in small degrees. The waters of Lake Superior engulf the horizon. Cliffs rocket to the sky. Forested vall...
visitkeweenaw.com
Northern Lights in Michigan - Best Time and Places Northern Lights in Michigan - Best Time and Places
Find out the best places and moments of the year to see the Northern Lights in Michigan in this detailed guide with precise locations!
capturetheatlas.com
The Best Locations To View The Northern Lights In Michigan The Best Locations To View The Northern Lights In Michigan
Michigan has a ton of great places for stargazing and is one of the best places for viewing the northern lights in the Lower 48 thanks to uber dark...
www.islands.com
See the stars at this Dark Sky Park on your way to Northern Michigan See the stars at this Dark Sky Park on your way to Northern Michigan
Mackinaw City, Michigan, is home to more than just the Mackinac Bridge and delicious fudge, did you know that one of the world’s first Internationa...
www.clickondetroit.com

Maine

Dark Sky in Aroostook | Visit Aroostook Dark Sky in Aroostook | Visit Aroostook
Discover dark sky viewing in Aroostook County, Maine, known for minimal light pollution, wide horizons, and northern night-sky experiences.
www.visitaroostook.com
Northern Lights in Maine: Tonight's Forecast Guide Northern Lights in Maine: Tonight's Forecast Guide
Maine's northern lights forecast uses NOAA space-weather guidance, with forecast timing, local darkness and the Kp index explained for aurora watch...
maine.com
stargazing - Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) stargazing - Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Learn about the night skies of the monument and where to stargaze.
www.nps.gov
Northern Lights at Jordan Pond? Northern Lights at Jordan Pond?
Video by JM Naturescapes on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
Stargazing - Acadia National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Stargazing - Acadia National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Stargazing
www.nps.gov
Northern Lights in Acadia! Northern Lights in Acadia!
Exaltation, Jubilation!
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From experts to students, Greenville observatory shares Moosehead’s unique dark skies From experts to students, Greenville observatory shares Moosehead’s unique dark skies
An observatory in the Moosehead Lake region seeks to share the spectacle of the night sky with anyone interested.
www.wabi.tv

Montana and North Dakota

Night Sky - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Night Sky - Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Night Sky
www.nps.gov
Dark Skies and Northern Lights - Flathead Beacon Dark Skies and Northern Lights - Flathead Beacon
While the beauty of the Rocky Mountains during the day cannot be oversold, there is an entire celestial world that comes alive after the sun sets a...
flatheadbeacon.com
Chasing the Aurora Borealis in Glacier National Park Chasing the Aurora Borealis in Glacier National Park
Video by Eric Pfohl on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
Montana shines as 2025’s ultimate stargazing destination Montana shines as 2025’s ultimate stargazing destination
With a nickname like Big Sky country, it's no surprise Montana is the ultimate destination for this year's celestial events, like a lunar eclipse a...
www.nationalgeographic.com
Lightscape / Night Sky - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Lightscape / Night Sky - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Lightscape / Night Sky
www.nps.gov
Stargazing & Night Skies Stargazing & Night Skies
Stargazing near Medora: the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a dark-sky campus where every outdoor light points down, keeping the Badland...
www.trlibrary.com
North Dakota Shines: A Year-Round Destination for Rare Natural Phenomena North Dakota Shines: A Year-Round Destination for Rare Natural Phenomena
www.commerce.nd.gov

Forecasts, Gear and Photos

NOAA Aurora 30-Minute Forecast - NASA Science NOAA Aurora 30-Minute Forecast - NASA Science
(Grades K-12) A map of Earth showing aurora forecasts, updated every 30 minutes, with description and links to additional information.
science.nasa.gov
NOAA Aurora Forecast Explained: How to Read It NOAA Aurora Forecast Explained: How to Read It
What NOAA SWPC actually publishes: the 30-minute OVATION map, the 3-day Kp forecast, the planetary K index and the G-scale, and what each one canno...
auroraforecast.me
Aurora forecast through the week of March 16 - Juneau Empire Aurora forecast through the week of March 16 - Juneau Empire
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at www.gi.ala...
www.juneauempire.com
Astro Bob: What's the best aurora app? Astro Bob: What's the best aurora app?
We review three different aurora free alert apps for your phone.
www.pineandlakes.com
How to photograph Northern Lights with iPhone Tutorial How to photograph Northern Lights with iPhone Tutorial
Video by SunshineNate on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
How to Photograph Northern Lights – Best Settings and Tips How to Photograph Northern Lights – Best Settings and Tips
Best settings to photograph the Northern Lights: Aperture f/2.8, ISO 3200-8000, Shutter speed 1-12 seconds. Capture the Aurora like a PRO!
capturetheatlas.com
What to pack for a winter trip to Fairbanks What to pack for a winter trip to Fairbanks
Learn how to dress and what to pack for a winter trip to Fairbanks. Stay warm and comfortable, even in the coldest temperatures.
www.explorefairbanks.com