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Anchorage Aurora Forecast

Estados Unidos61.22°N, 149.90°W

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Anchorage, Alaska

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Mejor temporada

Septiembre, Octubre, Noviembre, Diciembre, Enero, Febrero, Marzo

Tipo de aurora

Aurora boreal (Luces del Norte)

Huso horario

America/Anchorage

Condiciones actuales de la aurora

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Pronóstico de auroras

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Anchorage Aurora Viewing Guide

Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, offers aurora viewing with stunning mountain backdrops. While further south than Fairbanks, strong geomagnetic storms bring aurora overhead, especially from September to April.

Mejor época para visitar

September to March offers the best viewing. Anchorage needs Kp 4+ for reliable overhead aurora, though higher activity brings spectacular displays.

Condiciones meteorológicas

Maritime-influenced climate is milder than Interior Alaska. Temperatures range from -5°C to -15°C in winter. More clouds than Fairbanks but milder conditions.

Consejos de observación

  • Glen Alps trailhead offers elevated views above city lights
  • Hatcher Pass is darker but requires winter driving skills
  • Consider driving north toward Talkeetna for clearer skies

Lugares de observación recomendados

Glen Alps Trailhead

Elevated viewpoint in the Chugach Mountains accessible from Anchorage. City lights can add foreground interest to aurora shots.

61.0956°N, 149.7222°W

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Hatcher Pass

Beautiful mountain pass north of Anchorage with dark skies. The road may close in severe winter conditions.

61.7833°N, 149.2833°W

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Preguntas frecuentes

Yes, especially during Kp 4+ activity. Anchorage is at 61.2°N, requiring stronger geomagnetic storms than Fairbanks. When aurora does appear, it can be spectacular with the Chugach Mountains as backdrop.

Datos proporcionados por NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center y Open-Meteo