Yellowknife vs Fairbanks
Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly
Tonight's Verdict
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Yellowknife
Peak: Sep–Mar
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight4.3
Clouds (ECMWF)0%
Aurora probability0%
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Fairbanks
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Maybe
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight4.3
Clouds (ECMWF)96%
Aurora probability3%
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Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing
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Which should I choose?
Yellowknife vs Fairbanks — Which should I choose?
Both cities require Kp 1+ to see aurora overhead, placing them at a similar position relative to the auroral oval. Tonight Yellowknife has the clearer sky at 0% cloud cover versus 96% for the other city. Yellowknife: Canada's aurora capital — over 240 clear aurora-viewing nights per year. Fairbanks: Directly under the auroral oval — one of Earth's top aurora hot spots.