Can I See the Aurora Tonight?
Live viewing chances across 11aurora destinations, ranked by tonight's conditions.
Current Kp index: 1.33 (Quiet)
1
Tromsø
Norway
Fair
42/100
2
Alta
Norway
Fair
42/100
3
Abisko
Sweden
Fair
41/100
4
Lofoten
Norway
Fair
41/100
5
Rovaniemi
Finland
Poor
33/100
6
Yellowknife
Canada
Wait for dark
15/100
7
Reykjavik
Iceland
Wait for dark
9/100
8
Fairbanks
USA (Alaska)
Wait for dark
8/100
9
Whitehorse
Canada
Wait for dark
7/100
10
Anchorage
USA (Alaska)
Wait for dark
0/100
11
Stewart Island
New Zealand
Wait for dark
0/100
How Rankings Work
Each city is scored from 0 to 100 based on three factors: the auroral activity directly overhead (from NOAA's OVATION model), whether the current Kp index meets that city's visibility threshold, and whether the sky is currently dark. A city in daylight is capped low no matter how strong the activity, because the aurora simply can't be seen against a bright sky.
Tap any city for its full forecast, Kp threshold, and trip planning details.
Source: NOAA SWPC · OVATION Model · Refreshes every 60s