Rain and more rain
Aurora season started a couple weeks ago, as it gets dark at night now, although very briefly. As we get closer to September, the far north becomes more and more dark at night.
The aurora has been present, but it has been so cloudy and rainy in both Fairbanks and Anchorage, that we only saw the aurora once, and it was in between the clouds and faint. Northern Canada has seen nice aurora lately, with fewer clouds. This makes it seem like “there is no aurora seen in August” in Fairbanks. This is not the case. The only reason it was not seen is because it has been very cloudy and rainy.
It is definitely time to start watching the sky nightly.
I’m traveling to Fairbanks September 10th but for the forecast looks rainy and cloudly whats the likelihood ill get to see the northern lights
That’s too far out to plan. If it’s cloudy, then you chase the aurora…you drive to clear weather. A tour guide can also take you to another location if you don’t want to follow the weather and drive at night.
Is there possiblity to see aurora to night? What can be the best location to view it?
Yes, the aurora has been out and will be out tonight from Fairbanks area. Rain and clouds will cover it, so you drive to where it’s clear.
Today is the first clear day in the past few rainy days, do you think there is a chance for them tonight?
Yes! Aurora was seen last night north of Fairbanks where it was clearer. Rain is expected all this week in Fairbanks so tonight would be a good time to look.