Two important factors make Fairbanks, Alaska, one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights.
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The Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Two important factors make Fairbanks, Alaska, one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights.

First, it's located just beneath the Aurora Oval, an imaginary line that encircles the northern tip of the globe, demarcating the highest concentration of aurora activity. Secondly, the city's location away from the coast results in low precipitation and a higher number of clear evenings. When the sky is clear, visitors can witness the aurora an average of four out of every five nights during peak season, which runs from August 21 to April 21. As light pollution is one of the biggest hindrances to witnessing the phenomenon, visitors are also encouraged to venture a bit away from the city for optimal viewing. Fairbanks offers a few unique ways to witness the northern lights, including dog sled tours, hot spring resorts, and ice fishing.

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