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Anchorage Aurora Forecast

États-Unis61.22°N, 149.90°W

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

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Meilleure saison

Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre, Janvier, Février, Mars

Type d'aurore

Aurores boréales (Lumières du Nord)

Fuseau horaire

America/Anchorage

Conditions actuelles des aurores

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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.

Meilleure période pour visiter

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

Conditions météorologiques

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.

Conseils d'observation

  • 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

Lieux d'observation recommandés

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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Foire aux questions

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.

Données fournies par le NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center et Open-Meteo