The 2026-27 aurora borealis season has begun in the Great Land
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The aurora-viewing season kicked off in Alaska in late August, meaning the next seven months are a prime time to witness the northern lights, according to the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA).
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