Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Live visibility odds for Edmonton, 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
LocationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude60.0°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 0.7
Weather Forecast · Open-Meteo
Clear-sky estimate9% 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 Edmonton

Edmonton is one of the larger cities anywhere near the aurora belt, giving it decent odds during an active storm along with the convenience of a major city.

Where locals actually go

Elk Island National Park, less than an hour east of the city, is a certified Dark Sky Preserve and the most reliable nearby escape from Edmonton's own light pollution.

Best time of year

Long prairie winter nights give Edmonton solid viewing windows from October through March.

Will I see the aurora in Edmonton tonight?

Right now, Edmonton has a 1% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 0.7 and 9% 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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