The 2026-27 aurora borealis season has begun in the Great Land ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The aurora-viewing season kicked off in Alaska in late August, meaning the next seven months are a prime time to witness the northern lights, according to the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA). “This fall into early winter timeframe is one of my favorite times of year for aurora viewing. The nights are starting to get longer, but the temperatures are mild,” ATIA President and CEO Jillian Simpson said. “In destinations like Fairbanks under the auroral oval, your chances of seeing the northern […]