Aurora Forecast Tonight: Fairbanks, Alaska
Live visibility odds for Fairbanks, combining the current geomagnetic Kp index with real local cloud cover, not just one or the other.
About aurora viewing in Fairbanks
Fairbanks sits almost directly beneath the auroral oval, which is why it's consistently ranked among the best aurora-viewing locations on Earth, not just in the United States. On a clear night during aurora season, visible activity is the norm here, not the exception.
Where locals actually go
Murphy Dome, a high overlook just outside town, is the classic local vantage point with a wide, unobstructed view north. Chena Hot Springs Resort, about an hour east, pairs aurora watching with geothermal hot springs while you wait.
Best time of year
Aurora season runs late August through late April; outside that window, Fairbanks' near-Arctic summer daylight makes the sky too bright to see anything.
Will I see the aurora in Fairbanks tonight?
Right now, Fairbanks has a 3% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 4% clear skies. Naked-eye possible. This updates live, so check back closer to dark for the most accurate read, especially if the sky is currently cloudy where you are.
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