Aurora Borealis Alaska 2024 Dates. The aurora is a luminous glow frequently seen around the geomagnetic poles of the northern (aurora borealis) and southern (aurora australis) hemispheres. There’s no way to guarantee an aurora sighting during your trip to alaska, but there are ways to up your odds.
When and where can you see the northern and southern lights also known as the aurora? Here is how and where to go to for the best chance at seeing the aurora borealis.