Aurora Borealis May 14 2024. The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as a 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right. The animations further down show what the aurora’s been up to over the last 24 hours and estimates what the next 30 minutes will be like.
The ovation aurora forecast model shows the intensity and location of the aurora predicted for the time shown at the top of the map. With its remote location and minimal light pollution, fairbanks provides ideal conditions for aurora viewing.