Aurora Guide
Northern Lights in Whitehorse: Your Aurora Guide
Aurora season runs from late August to mid-April, with long dark nights and frequent aurora activity. Whitehorse, Yukon sits directly under the auroral oval, making it one of the best places on Earth to witness the northern lights. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning aurora chaser, this guide covers everything you need to plan your trip — the best months to visit, a live forecast to track tonight's activity, answers to the most common questions, and a free ebook packed with photography tips. All our aurora hunting tours run in English and French.
Best Months to See the Northern Lights
Discover which months offer the longest nights, clearest skies, and highest aurora activity in Whitehorse.
Explore the best monthsAurora FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about the northern lights — what causes them, when they appear, and how to photograph them.
Read the FAQLive Aurora Forecast
Check tonight's Kp index, solar wind data, and live sky camera feeds from across the Yukon before you head out.
View live forecastFree Aurora Ebook
Download our free guide to chasing and photographing the northern lights in the Yukon — tips, gear lists, and camera settings.
Get the free ebookReady to Hunt the Aurora?
Stop waiting for the lights to come to you. Join a small-group aurora hunt from Whitehorse — we track the sky and drive to where the aurora is.
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