Newfoundland and Labrador: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Newfoundland and Labrador runs from September to April.
Newfoundland and Labrador tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Newfoundland and Labrador overall: Low. Best place: Corner Brook, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 71% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Brook | 42Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 71% | 5 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 41Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 99% | 4 |
| Gander | 41Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 78% | 5 |
| St. John's | 36Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 100% | 5 |
Newfoundland and Labrador: the next nights
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Newfoundland and Labrador in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 47.6°–53.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 51.0°–58.9°
- Min Kp
- 4–5
- Aurora zone
- High latitude – Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Newfoundland and Labrador
The aurora season in Newfoundland and Labrador usually runs from September to April.
Newfoundland and Labrador: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Newfoundland and Labrador
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦Happy Valley-Goose BayNewfoundland and Labrador | High latitude | 4 | 58.9° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Corner BrookNewfoundland and Labrador | Mid-latitude | 5 | 53.8° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦GanderNewfoundland and Labrador | Mid-latitude | 5 | 53.0° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦St. John'sNewfoundland and Labrador | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Newfoundland and Labrador tonight?
Newfoundland and Labrador: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Happy Valley-Goose Bay needs about Kp 4; St. John's needs about Kp 5. On top of that it takes a clear, dark sky — cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador has no single number. The higher the Kp, the further from the pole the auroral oval reaches, so the threshold rises with distance from the pole: Happy Valley-Goose Bay needs about Kp 4, St. John's about Kp 5. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Newfoundland and Labrador?
September to April, with November to February the darkest stretch — though at this latitude the season is set by how often a storm reaches you, not by daylight.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador: of the places in this list, Happy Valley-Goose Bay needs the least — about Kp 4 — while St. John's needs about Kp 5. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.