Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Bangor, Maine

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

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
1%
Unlikely
LocationBangor, Maine
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude54.1°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 1.3
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate55% 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 Bangor

Bangor is the practical gateway to northern Maine's dark-sky country, close enough to the coast for easy access but positioned right at the edge of where aurora becomes a realistic target on an active night.

Where locals actually go

Northern Maine, including the areas around Baxter State Park, offers minimal light pollution for those willing to drive further north from Bangor itself.

Best time of year

Despite Maine's more southerly position on the map, its dark, rural skies mean sightings here can be more memorable than the latitude alone would suggest.

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