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Northern Lights and a Full Moon: Can You Still See the Aurora?

Aurora viewers and a photographer under green and magenta northern lights with a bright moon near Fairbanks, Alaska

Recommended by National Geographic Small-group aurora tours near Fairbanks — max 10 guests, photos included. Check Availability Short answer: yes. A full moon doesn’t stop the northern lights, and it rarely ruins a good show. I’ve watched the aurora cut right through a bright full moon plenty of nights. The lights come from activity on […]