How to see the northern lights by thrashee

"Amazing."

How I did it: Traveled to Barrow, Alaska during mid-September. Caught exactly one clear night (my last night there), and viola! I've heard that just outside of Fairbanks is the best geographical area to see the aurora in Alaska, but as it turns out the display in Barrow was more dramatic than what my family, who stayed just north of the Arctic Circle, saw the same night.

Lessons & tips: September is apparently Alaska's rainy season, so I would recommend going later in winter. Cold, clear, dark nights represent the best viewing opportunities. 


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Sep 16, 2008, 01:14PM PDT | 11 comments | 69 cheers


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Edthedivinegoddess

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Hey
I’ve always wanted to do that. i wish i could be as outgoing!

Sep 16, 2008, 01:34PM PDT | Respond to this

ForestWander is Healing from Surgery :(

That sounds great

I would love to go to Alaska.

Not just to see the Northern lights but to see all of the nature there also.

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http://www.ForestWander.com

Sep 29, 2008, 09:48PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

Narcissa_S is Functioning

I would KILL to see them =’(

Oct 25, 2008, 06:59AM PDT | Respond to this

StuckInTime

WOW

Something i have to do before i die…

Nov 10, 2008, 12:45PM PST | Respond to this

marie_claire

Sounds great. I would really like to do that too.

Dec 10, 2008, 06:56AM PST | Respond to this

kluvs2write is setting goals

It is indeed very cool!

Dec 22, 2008, 06:19PM PST | Respond to this

melonpanda giving everything some thought

Wow

I’d love to see the northern lights.

Jan 15, 2009, 05:27AM PST | Respond to this

Tessa_Quayle1

Aurora Display Is A Must-See

One must witness the magnificent auroral display to have an altogether different perspective of natural beauty. It is the ultimate show put up by nature anywhere on earth.

Apr 30, 09:24AM PDT | Respond to this

vpnzrrmylife205 is counting down the 48 hours of weekend I have left

ahhh

I remember getting a call from some local photographer in Fairfax at around 1:30 am. I ran out with my video camera and camera but was foolish to think I could capture it. It’s still vividly in my head. I’m glad I got to experience it

May 08, 08:37PM PDT | Respond to this

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Sep 19, 06:08PM PDT

blankcanvas1390

Lived there!

I moved to Anchorage, Alaska when I was five and lived there until I was 14. Best childhood anyone could ask for. I saw the Northern Lights many, many times along with other crazy Alaskan things

I would recommend to ANYONE to visit Alaska at least once in their life. Amazing, amazing place, you won’t regret it

P.S. if you’re from a hot climate, don’t visit in the winter… your body might go into shock : ) It’s colder than you think…

Oct 13, 06:44PM PDT | Respond to this

Nankina is working on my damn school project

take pic!!!!

hey,if you have more chance to alaska,dont forget to take alot of pics and put them on here and share it with us .i dont think i have chance to see the beatiful lights in my life since i live in china….........hehe.

Nov 25, 10:58PM PST | Respond to this


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