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Special thanks to Alaska Camera for sponsoring this webcam. These are the folks to go to for all your Aurora Photography needs. They have most items we recommend and lots of rental gear available to help you get excellent photos. Be sure to mention you learned about them here.

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Also a huge thanks to Anita at Sirius Sled Dogs who not only made this webcam possible by hosting it, but also helped maintain it for many years! Be sure to book Sirius Sled Dogs for a wonderful Dog Sledding adventure while you’re in Fairbanks! Ni… — Also a huge thanks to Anita at Sirius Sled Dogs who not only made this webcam possible by hosting it, but also helped maintain it for many years! Be sure to book Sirius Sled Dogs for a wonderful Dog Sledding adventure while you’re in Fairbanks!

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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who have been instrumental in supporting our vision to share the beauty of the Aurora and maintain the accessibility of this camera at no cost. Operating it involves both considerable financial and time commitments, and your support, whether big or small, means the world to us.

If you're interested in contributing and helping sustain the operation of this camera, we invite you to explore the various options for doing so: booking a tour, purchasing an Aurora Print or Merch, supporting our valued partners above, or making a direct donation using the button below. Every form of support is genuinely appreciated, and it goes a long way in keeping this dream alive.

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Check out some real-time videos from action-packed nights in Fairbanks

Learn more about the Northern Lights

Learn more information about this webcam below.

Real-Time Space Weather Data & Aurora Tracker

Data and images courtesy of NOAA and NASA

Northern Lights Forecast - GOES Magnetometer

The Sun at a Glance

3-Day Aurora Forecast

Northern Lights Forecast for Fairbanks, Alaska

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity 3-Day Forecast

Dates are shown for your local time

Nov 14	Nov 15	Nov 16
Quiet	Quiet to Active	Quiet to Unsettled

Geophysical Activity Scale

Quiet - Faintly visible in high lattitudes
Unsettled - Moderately visible in high lattitude and faintly visible in upper Mid-lattitudes
Active - Highly visible in high lattitude and moderately visible in Mid-lattitudes
Minor Storm - Highly Visible in mid-lattitudes and possibly faintly visible at southern lattitudes
Major Storm - Possibly visible into even southern lattitudes
Source: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/report-and-forecast-solar-and-geophysical-activity

Long Term Space Weather Outlook

NOAA Enlil Solar Wind & Density Model

Dates are modified to be shown for Alaska Standard Time
*Please note, we do not recommend the 27 day forecast for planning purposes. More details about that in our FAQs

Visit SolarHam for even more great Space Weather info and Aurora Forecasts

Webcam Info

This camera faces north to overlook the Goldstream Valley from the Ester Hills near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Check out the local weather throughout the day. At night, keep an eye out for beautiful views of the Fairbanks night sky, including the magical Northern Lights. Check out the real-time Aurora data and short term forecasts above.

This is a real-time livestream of the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska

The camera is a Full Frame camera with a 20mm lens giving a 94° field of view. The video is feed is captured at 24fps for a real-time experience. As long as the feed is running smoothly, you’re seeing what we’re seeing in real time with a 10-15 second delay.

Please note that the smoothness and quality of the feed depend on a satellite internet connection, which, while generally sufficient, may experience occasional outages affecting the stream's quality and availability.

If the screen appears black, it's likely due to cloud cover or snow on the camera lens, obstructing the view of the sky. If it seems like daytime during the night, with stars visible, consider checking the moon phase, as a full moon can create a daylight effect for the camera. Should you notice any perceived instability or movement in the camera, it's probably a result of strong winds in the area.

Feel free to share screenshots of the video feed on social media to spread the joy of current Aurora activity. However, kindly note that the usage of footage and the livestream is strictly prohibited. If you're interested in licensing footage from this camera or any of our other captivating Northern Lights videos, please use the Contact Us form.

Thank you for being a part of our Northern Lights journey, and we hope you enjoy the breathtaking views!