March--A Month for the Aurora

March is one of the better months to go outside to see the northern lights. The sky is often clear and yet it can be warm enough to enjoy staying out more than a few minutes.

There is a tendency for better auroras in fall and spring. Though the aurora occurs year round over Fairbanks, by mid-April the sky is too light to see the aurora. The best times to watch are between 9:00 pm and 2:00 am, but the aurora can appear anytime during the nights.