4.9
Scenic viewpoints
The Northern Lights
Fairbanks, United States
A natural light display in the polar regions, characterized by vibrant colors dancing across the night sky, created by solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere. Best viewed in winter months, it offers a breathtaking spectacle of green, pink, and purple hues.
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- Best time
- Evening
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
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