Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Grand Marais, Minnesota

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

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
8%
Camera only (long exposure)
LocationGrand Marais, Minnesota
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude56.5°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 2.0
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate66% 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 Marais

Grand Marais sits directly on Lake Superior's North Shore, a stretch of coastline well known among Midwest aurora chasers for its open, north-facing water views and easy highway access compared to more remote wilderness options.

Where locals actually go

Artist's Point, a rocky outcrop right at the edge of downtown, is the classic local spot, close enough to walk to but still dark enough away from the town's small light footprint.

Best time of year

Lake-effect cloud cover off Superior can work against you here even when the geomagnetic forecast looks good, so check the sky, not just the Kp index.

Will I see the aurora in Grand Marais tonight?

Right now, Grand Marais has a 8% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 66% 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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