Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Grand Forks, North Dakota

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

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
10%
Camera only (long exposure)
LocationGrand Forks, North Dakota
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude56.2°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 2.0
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate96% 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 Grand Forks

Grand Forks sits closer to the Canadian border than Fargo, giving it a small but real edge in magnetic latitude, along with the same wide-open prairie skies typical of eastern North Dakota.

Where locals actually go

The Red River valley's flat terrain means a short drive in almost any direction away from downtown gets you a clear, low horizon to the north.

Best time of year

The prairie backdrop here offers long, quiet nights for aurora watching, especially once the fall harvest lights of surrounding farms dim for the season.

Will I see the aurora in Grand Forks tonight?

Right now, Grand Forks has a 10% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 96% clear skies. Camera only (long exposure). 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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