Aurora Data Center
Comprehensive aurora viewing guide with 47 hotspot locations worldwide, KP index reference data, and viewing probability information.
Current Geomagnetic Activity
Kp 2.0
Cities highlighted in
green can see aurora now
47
Hotspot Locations
34
Northern Hemisphere
13
Southern Hemisphere
20+
Countries
KP Index Viewing Guide
Aurora visibility by geomagnetic activity level
| KP Index | Latitude Range | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kp 0-1 | 68°-78° | Visible only in Arctic/Antarctic regions |
| Kp 2-3 | 64°-74° | Visible in northern Scandinavia, Alaska, northern Canada |
| Kp 4 | 60°-70° | Visible in southern Scandinavia, Scotland, northern US states |
| Kp 5 | 56°-66° | Minor storm - visible in northern UK, northern US, southern Canada |
| Kp 6 | 52°-62° | Moderate storm - visible in central Europe, central US |
| Kp 7 | 48°-58° | Strong storm - visible in southern Europe, southern US |
| Kp 8 | 44°-54° | Severe storm - visible at unusually low latitudes |
| Kp 9 | 40°-50° | Extreme storm - rare, visible at very low latitudes |
Northern Hemisphere (Aurora Borealis)
Scandinavia & Iceland
16 locations
Tromsø
Norway
Local
67°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Alta
Norway
Local
67°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Kirkenes
Norway
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Longyearbyen
Svalbard
Local
75°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Svolvær
Norway
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Hammerfest
Norway
Local
68°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Nordkapp
Norway
Local
68°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Rovaniemi
Finland
Local
64°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Kittilä
Finland
Local
65°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Ivalo
Finland
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Abisko
Sweden
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Kiruna
Sweden
Local
65°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Luleå
Sweden
Local
63°N
Geomag
Kp3+
Needed
Reykjavik
Iceland
Local
65°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Akureyri
Iceland
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Húsavík
Iceland
Local
66°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
North America
11 locations
Yellowknife
Canada
Local
69°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Whitehorse
Canada
Local
64°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Churchill
Canada
Local
69°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Iqaluit
Canada
Local
73°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Inuvik
Canada
Local
71°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Fort Smith
Canada
Local
67°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Calgary
Canada
Local
58°N
Geomag
Kp4+
Needed
Fairbanks
Alaska, USA
Local
65°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Anchorage
Alaska, USA
Local
61°N
Geomag
Kp3+
Needed
Utqiaġvik
Alaska, USA
Local
70°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Nome
Alaska, USA
Local
64°N
Geomag
Kp2+
Needed
Greenland
5 locations
Nuuk
Greenland
Local
70°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Ilulissat
Greenland
Local
74°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Local
72°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Local
85°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Sisimiut
Greenland
Local
72°N
Geomag
Kp0+
Needed
Southern Hemisphere (Aurora Australis)
South America, Oceania & Atlantic
13 locations
Ushuaia
Argentina
Local
47°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Punta Arenas
Chile
Local
46°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Puerto Williams
Chile
Local
47°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Rio Grande
Argentina
Local
47°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Puerto Natales
Chile
Local
44°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Hobart
Tasmania
Local
54°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Queenstown
New Zealand
Local
52°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Invercargill
New Zealand
Local
53°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Dunedin
New Zealand
Local
52°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Te Anau
New Zealand
Local
52°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Bluff
New Zealand
Local
53°S
Geomag
Kp5+
Needed
Stanley
Falkland Islands
Local
42°S
Geomag
Kp8+
Needed
Grytviken
South Georgia
Local
47°S
Geomag
Kp7+
Needed
Aurora Viewing Tips
Best Time to View
- • Peak hours: 10 PM - 2 AM local time
- • Best season: September to March (Northern), March to September (Southern)
- • Moon phase: New moon is ideal for darker skies
- • Activity peak: Usually around magnetic midnight
Location Tips
- • Light pollution: Get at least 30km from cities
- • Horizon: Find a location with clear northern (or southern) horizon
- • Weather: Check cloud cover forecasts
- • Patience: Activity can be sporadic, allow 2-3 hours
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