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Old 09-02-2007, 02:33 PM
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Location: Homer, Alaska USA
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Auroras in Alaska

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Originally Posted by tailwag View Post
Permit me to second erick's sentiment, those images are amazing Dennis, and your homeland, I've got to start saving for a ticket over there.
You are all invited to come any time to see the northern lights. Just keep in mind that the period from mid May to August, centered on the summer solstice, has too much daylight to see the auoras. It is prime tourist time anyhow so things are more expensive.

A great time to come is late August though as it is starting to get dark and it is not too cold yet. There are still salmon running and lots of other Alaskan things to do at this time of year.

If you want the arctic experience then about mid March is good. Lots of auroras and clear skies as well as cold. Late October through November is also traditionally a good time for auroras due to high activity and chance of clear skies after our "monsoon" season.
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