Aurora Lights up Alaska Skies With Stunning Green and Red Display

The northern lights illuminate the sky over Anchorage, Alaska, on Jan. 20, 2026. Mark Thiessen/AP Photo

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska’s largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers and commuters.

Anchorage was not alone in seeing vivid displays of the aurora following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field.