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Yes, they are visible from basically anywhere in Alaska where they are not washed out by City Lights. They are often visible from Northern States in the Continental US. During unusually high Solar activity they are visible even further South.

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Q: Can you see the northern lights from somewhere in Alaska?
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Where can one see the Northern Lights?

A person can see the Northern Lights in Alaska, in areas like Anchorage and Denali. It is also viewable in certain locations in Denmark, Scotland, Canada, Finland, Russia, and Iceland.


Is it possible to see the northern lights from Oklahoma?

Under normal conditions one cannot see the northern lights from Oklahoma. However on very rare occasions, such as extremely powerful coronal mass ejections, we have been able to see them. You can see them in Fairbanks, Alaska.


Where can you see the northern lights in the United States?

The one state where you can see the Northern Lights easily is Alaska. On very rare occasion, the Northern Lights can be seen as far south as St. Louis, but generally speaking, it is unusual to see them much south of Central Canada. I live in southern Michigan, am in my 60s, and I have seen the Northern Lights here exactly twice in my life. That depends on the space weather affecting our planet. This changes the latitude at which the lights may be seen and therefore the states it can be seen from.


From where can you see the Aurora Borealis?

The aurora borealis, usually called the northern lights are easiest to see if you are inside the arctic circle. So you would have to go to places such as northern Scandinavia or north Canada to see them. However if there is a strong solar storm they become visible further south. You can usually see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from any Polar region. There are also the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) which can be seen from southern regions. They show in Alaska. You can ocasionally see them from northern US like I did last night


How come the closer you get to the equator the less you see northern lights?

You don't often see auroras near the equator because the lights occur above the magnetic poles, so the Northern Lights are more often seen from northern latitudes in Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Northern Europe and Russia, and Alaska in the US. If the aurora is very spectacular it can be seen closer to the equator, but hugely spectacular auroras don't occur very often.

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Is Alaska the only state in the us to have the northern lights?

Alaska does not 'have' northern lights. You can just see them from there, as you can from parts of Canada.


How do you see the northern lights?

you to Alaska or parts of Canada and look up and sometimes they will be there


What might you see for the first time in Alaska?

Northern lights, Midnight Sun,


Where can one see the Northern Lights?

A person can see the Northern Lights in Alaska, in areas like Anchorage and Denali. It is also viewable in certain locations in Denmark, Scotland, Canada, Finland, Russia, and Iceland.


Are there any wolves that live by northern lights?

Yes, there are wolves that live where the Northern Lights take place. The Aurora Borealis is a natural light show that takes place in the Northern Hemisphere. You can see them in Fairbanks, Alaska.


Is it possible to see the northern lights from Oklahoma?

Under normal conditions one cannot see the northern lights from Oklahoma. However on very rare occasions, such as extremely powerful coronal mass ejections, we have been able to see them. You can see them in Fairbanks, Alaska.


Where is the best place in the Continental United States to see the Northern Lights?

Alaska. The Geophysical Institue of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks even have an Aurora Forecaster page on their website. Please see the related link.


Where can you see the northern lights in the United States?

The one state where you can see the Northern Lights easily is Alaska. On very rare occasion, the Northern Lights can be seen as far south as St. Louis, but generally speaking, it is unusual to see them much south of Central Canada. I live in southern Michigan, am in my 60s, and I have seen the Northern Lights here exactly twice in my life. That depends on the space weather affecting our planet. This changes the latitude at which the lights may be seen and therefore the states it can be seen from.


Where in Alaska can one see the Northern Lights best?

Go as far north as you can get and get as far away from any city lights.Yes and they are a sight to behold.


If you wanted to visit Alaska what sights would you want to see?

The Northern Lights, Glaciers, Mount McKinley, the Arctic Ocean, the Aleutian Islands, Sitka,


From where can you see the Aurora Borealis?

The aurora borealis, usually called the northern lights are easiest to see if you are inside the arctic circle. So you would have to go to places such as northern Scandinavia or north Canada to see them. However if there is a strong solar storm they become visible further south. You can usually see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) from any Polar region. There are also the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) which can be seen from southern regions. They show in Alaska. You can ocasionally see them from northern US like I did last night


When is the best time to see the northern lights?

The best time to see the northern lights is on a cold night.