Awasome Northern Lights In Alaska Real Ideas. September through march it’s dark enough to see the northern lights at reasonable hours. If you, however, cannot make your holiday.

According to the university of alaska fairbanks, the northern lights are out more frequently near the equinox (march 21 and september 21) than they are near the solstice (december 21) It’s close to the equinox: For all the buzz alaska gets for summertime’s wildlife adventures and busy cruising season, visiting the state during the quieter winter months has a unique appeal that goes.