Alaska residents and visitors to the Last Frontier this week could have the chance to view the kaleidoscopic glow of the northern lights. The natural phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis ...

The best chance to see the northern lights is forecast for most of northern Canada and Alaska, with a lower likelihood expected in northeastern Washington, northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, ...

Key Background. Activity on the sun’s surface peaked in October 2024, meaning the northern lights will likely be more visible into early 2026, NOAA and NASA projections suggest.