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This U.S. City Offers a 90% Chance of Seeing the Northern Lights

Summary by Travel + Leisure
You’ve got a 90% chance of seeing the northern lights over a three-night visit to Fairbanks, Alaska.The Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska.Credit: William Kennedy/Getty ImagesYou’ve officially made the executive decision: 2026 is the year you’ll finally see the northern lights. But as any aurora borealis-chaser will tell you, a memorable sighting requires luck, timing, and putting yourself in the right place. While you’ll have to leave luck up…

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Travel + Leisure broke the news in on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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