Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Duluth, Minnesota

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

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
7%
Unlikely
LocationDuluth, Minnesota
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude55.4°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 2.0
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate90% clear skies
For entertainment purposes only, not a guarantee of visibility. Don't plan travel or spending around this number alone.

About aurora viewing in Duluth

Duluth sits on the shore of Lake Superior and serves as the gateway to some of the darkest skies in the continental US. Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are both within a few hours' drive, and both are certified International Dark Sky locations.

Where locals actually go

For a shorter trip, the north shore of Lake Superior offers open, north-facing views over the water. For the real dark-sky experience, Voyageurs National Park's Rainy Lake Visitor Center overlook is a National Park Service–recommended spot, and its lakes reflect the aurora on calm nights.

Best time of year

Best viewed away from Duluth's own light dome, even a short drive along the shore makes a real difference.

Will I see the aurora in Duluth tonight?

Right now, Duluth has a 7% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 90% 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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