When the sky is a spectrum of beautiful colours and there is nothing but silence around you. The Northern lights in Alaska, with their swirls of blue, green, pink, or yellow shimmering and flashing across the night sky, have to be one of the most beautiful sights to view. The Northern Lights, which are caused by a reaction of ionised particles in the environment around the Earth’s poles, are normally viewable in northern latitudes from late October to early spring. The northern lights also called aurora borealis, should be included in one of your Alaska tours. This breathtaking natural phenomenon cannot be compared to anything else you will witness on your tour.

Best Time to Witness Northern Lights in Alaska

First, determine the best time to visit Alaska for the Northern Lights in order to increase your chances of witnessing these amazing sights. The northern lights are most visible in Alaska between mid-September and late April, with exquisite views in March.

Aside from many other scientifically explicable factors, the month of March provides the best opportunity to witness the aurora borealis due to its long and dark nights. If you are unable to make your holiday trip during the start of spring, consider any of the previously mentioned time slots. However, keep in mind that this may reduce your chances slightly.

In Alaska, the best time to see the northern lights is generally between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Most northern lights cruises in Alaska will pick up visitors around 8 p.m., take them out to the viewing location, and drop them off around 3 or 4 a.m.