The aurora borealis blanketed the sky over Paxson, Alaska, with vibrant greens and reds on Wednesday, March 19, as the University of Alaska Fairbanks forecast high aurora activity in the region.Aurora ...

The celestial spectacle may be visible in northern Michigan, Maine and the nation’s high latitudes, the National Oceanic and ...

A period of peak magnetic storms on the sun could lead to another show of northern lights on Earth on Saturday and Sunday, ...

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These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more data, at The listings below will be updated and published weekly until ...

This year, the Iditarod saw both a historic anniversary and the marked impact of climate change. Writer Lale Arikoglu follows ...

The best time to visit Fairbanks is from July to August ... and the darkening skies herald the beginning of the aurora borealis viewing season. Accommodation rates drop significantly in September ...

The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is a great first stop to pick up maps and information on things to do in Fairbanks ... the cultural history of Alaska natives, the center offers ...