Aurora Forecast Tonight: Bemidji, Minnesota

Live visibility odds for Bemidji, combining the current geomagnetic Kp index with real local cloud cover, not just one or the other.

About aurora viewing in Bemidji

Bemidji sits at Minnesota's northern edge near Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River, a lower-traffic alternative to the more famous North Shore and Boundary Waters viewing areas further east.

Where locals actually go

Lake Bemidji State Park and the shoreline of Lake Itasca both offer open water views north with minimal light interference from the town itself.

Best time of year

As with the rest of northern Minnesota, long winter nights offer the best odds, though the flat, open terrain here means summer nights can work too during a strong storm.

Will I see the aurora in Bemidji tonight?

Right now, Bemidji has a 8% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 85% clear skies. Unlikely. This updates live, so check back closer to dark for the most accurate read, especially if the sky is currently cloudy where you are.

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