Northern Lights Tonight in Burlington, Vermont

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

What Kp do you need in Burlington?

Those frequencies are how often the geomagnetic threshold itself is reached, before weather. Cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution all cut into it, which is why the live score at the top of this page multiplies the geomagnetic odds by tonight's actual sky over Burlington.

Which way to look from Burlington

Face north. From Burlington the auroral oval sits well to the north, so activity shows up as a glow low on the northern horizon rather than overhead — which means a clear, unobstructed northern view matters more here than total darkness does.

About aurora viewing in Burlington

Burlington sits on the shore of Lake Champlain, with the Adirondack Mountains visible across the water, a scenic but relatively southerly location that generally needs a stronger storm than the upper Midwest or Alaska to produce a visible show.

Where locals actually go

The Lake Champlain waterfront gives an open view across the water, though for a genuinely dark sky, the more rural stretches of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom further from the city are a stronger bet.

Best time of year

As with most of the lower northern-tier states, late fall through early spring nights offer the best combination of darkness and length.

Will I see the aurora in Burlington tonight?

Right now, Burlington has a 2% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 1.7 and 68% 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.

A good Kp forecast isn't the whole story. See what else actually determines whether you'll see it →