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Alaska is on the absolute top of the list of places to visit. Was thinking sometime around April or October, to get the best chance at Aurora spotting as well as a decent amount of daylight. Any recommendations?

Very late March t mid April a good time for pictures if it is not so cold. The last two years, at least on the Kenai Peninsula, winter has held off til November but snows can start in Early to mid October. The April time frame I think would be best, because if the winter hangs a little longer at least it will improving weather not deteriorating weather of October/November time frame.

Great thank you!