Cruising Alaska

[jacketwatch]

:cool: Speaking of Alaska when are the best months to go to see the Aurora Borealis or northern lights? Thank you. Larry :cool:

[JohnG]

The best time to view this spectacle in Alaska is from August to April and the best Alaskan location for viewing is Barrow to the north and Fairbanks to the south of the Arctic circle.

That means the best time for seeing the aurora during Alaska’s winter is 11:30pm-3:30 am with the peak at 1:30am. During Alaska’s spring and fall (September and March), the best time to view the aurora is 12:30am-4:30am, with the peak falling at 2:30am.

The Right Conditions: If it’s clear and dark enough to see stars, there’s a chance you’ll be able to see the aurora. Get away from city lights and hope for a clear nightâ€â€if there’s a heavy overcast, you won’t be able to see it. Partly cloudy skies? You have a chance, but it needs to be a strong aurora for you to see it. But even if the sky is crystal clear, auroral activity varies greatly from night to night.

[jacketwatch]

:cool: Great answer. Thank you. So can I infer that seeing the lights from a crusie ship is a long shot? Thanks again. Larry :cool: