Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Live visibility odds for Jasper, 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
LocationJasper, Alberta, Canada
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude58.8°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 0.7
Weather Forecast · Open-Meteo
Clear-sky estimate21% 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 Jasper

Jasper National Park is a certified Dark Sky Preserve, one of the largest in the world, making it one of the best aurora-viewing spots in the Canadian Rockies despite sitting further south than the northern territories.

Where locals actually go

Pyramid Lake and the Jasper SkyTram area are both well-known viewpoints, with the surrounding mountains offering a dramatic frame for the display.

Best time of year

Jasper hosts an annual Dark Sky Festival, and while it needs a decent storm given its latitude, the park's protected darkness makes the most of whatever activity appears.

Will I see the aurora in Jasper tonight?

Right now, Jasper has a 1% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 0.7 and 21% 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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