What is the aurora forecast for tonight?

Aurora Photo Spots provides a real-time aurora forecast using live Kp index data, geomagnetic storm alerts, and solar wind measurements. Enter your location to see tonight's aurora probability and find the nearest clear skies.

How do I get aurora alerts and notifications?

Sign up for free Telegram aurora alerts on Aurora Photo Spots. Set your alert threshold (faint glow, low on horizon, high in sky, or overhead only) and receive notifications when aurora activity reaches your chosen level at your location.

Where is the best place to see the aurora tonight?

Aurora Photo Spots scans real-time weather forecasts to find clear sky windows, then recommends photography spots with dark skies and open views. It checks cloud cover, light pollution (Bortle class), and calculates driving times to help you find the best viewing location.

What Kp index do I need to see the aurora?

The required Kp index depends on your geomagnetic latitude. At high latitudes like Tromsø (Norway) or Fairbanks (Alaska), Kp 2-3 is often enough. At mid-latitudes like London or Seattle, you typically need Kp 5+. Aurora Photo Spots calculates the minimum Kp needed for your specific location.

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Live aurora forecast, Kp index alerts, and clear-sky photography spots for tonight

Where do you want to see the northern lights tonight?

Get a real-time aurora forecast for your location. We check live Kp index, storm alerts, solar wind, and cloud cover to find clear-sky photography spots within driving distance.

How it works

Enter your location

Type any city or tap 📍 to use GPS. We calculate your geomagnetic latitude to determine what aurora activity level you need.

Live space weather check

We pull real-time solar wind, Kp index, and NOAA storm alerts to assess whether aurora is possible at your latitude tonight.

Find clear skies

Cloud cover is scanned across 5 distance tiers (up to 6 hours driving). We find the nearest zones with open sky during dark hours.

Get your best spots

AI suggests dark-sky photography locations, then we verify each one with cloud forecasts and driving times. Spots are ranked by clear sky runway.

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✓15-60 min advance aurora alerts
✓Live aurora webcams
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