Home / Northern lights tonight Can I see the northern lights tonight?
Yes , as far south as Calgary.NOAA's forecast peaks at Kp 3.67 in the next 24 hours, for the 3 hours from 21:00 UTC. That pushes the aurora's southern edge to about magnetic latitude 59°, visible low in the north from about 55°.
5 Nov 2026, 02:37 UTC NOAA forecast issued 5 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC Times in UTC
2.67
Kp now (estimated, 00:00 UTC block)
3.67
peak forecast, next 24 h
14
of 329 cities: possible or better tonight
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Green: NOAA OVATION aurora model, forecast for 03:41 UTC 5 Nov (a 30 to 90 minute nowcast; the oval moves and brightens through the night). Dots: our verdict for tonight from the Kp forecast.
Kp forecast, next three days 3 5 7 9 G1 G1 now
Wed 04 Thu 05 Fri 06 Sat 07 Sun 08
NOAA planetary K-index in UTC: the past day observed, then the forecast. Kp 5 and above is a geomagnetic storm (G1 to G5).
NOAA forecaster: G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storms are likely by late on 06 Nov and continuing into 07 Nov due to negative polarity CH HSS influences.The week ahead, night by night →
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Which Kp reaches your latitude Magnetic latitude. Rule of thumb: the oval's southern edge near 66.5° − 2.04 × Kp; seen on the horizon from about 4° further south. Real storms are lumpy: the edge can sit a few degrees off on any night.
The Kp index explained →
Questions Can I see the northern lights tonight? Yes, as far south as Calgary. NOAA's forecast peaks at Kp 3.67 in the next 24 hours, for the 3 hours from 21:00 UTC. That pushes the aurora's southern edge to about magnetic latitude 59°, visible low in the north from about 55°. Pick your city or state for a local verdict; you also need clear skies to the north.
What Kp do I need to see the northern lights? It depends on your magnetic latitude. Alaska and northern Canada see aurora at Kp 1 to 3; Scotland, Minnesota and the US–Canada border at about Kp 4 to 5; London, New York and Chicago need Kp 6 to 8. The table below lists the Kp for each band.
How accurate is the aurora forecast? The Kp forecast for tonight is a reasonable guide; two or three days out it is rough, because the speed and orientation of a solar storm's magnetic field are only measured about an hour before it reaches Earth. The OVATION map is a 30 to 90 minute nowcast based on those live measurements.
Is it solar maximum? The Sun's 11-year cycle peaked around 2024 to 2025. Big geomagnetic storms stay common for a few years after the peak, so strong aurora nights are still likely through 2026 and 2027.
Data: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (planetary K-index forecast, 3-day forecast, 27-day outlook, OVATION aurora model). Magnetic latitudes: AACGM-v2. Darkness and Moon computed with Skyfield and JPL DE440. We do not forecast clouds: you need a clear view to the north. How the verdict is made .