Nova Scotia: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Nova Scotia runs from September to April.
Nova Scotia tonight
Moderate
Best aurora chance tonight, Nova Scotia: Moderate. Best place: New Glasgow, 2:00 AM–4:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Glasgow | 48Moderate | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 40% | 5 |
| Truro | 44Low | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 59% | 5 |
| Sydney | 37Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 98% | 5 |
| Halifax | 35Low | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 39% | 6 |
| Yarmouth | 32Low | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 54% | 6 |
Nova Scotia: the next nights
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Nova Scotia in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 5
- Latitude
- 43.8°–46.1°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 50.4°–51.7°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Nova Scotia
The aurora season in Nova Scotia usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Nova Scotia
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦New GlasgowNova Scotia | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.7° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦SydneyNova Scotia | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.3° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦TruroNova Scotia | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.3° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦HalifaxNova Scotia | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.6° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦YarmouthNova Scotia | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.4° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Nova Scotia tonight?
Nova Scotia: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. New Glasgow needs about Kp 5; Yarmouth needs about Kp 6. 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 Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia 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: New Glasgow needs about Kp 5, Yarmouth about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Nova Scotia?
September to April, with January to March 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 Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia: of the places in this list, New Glasgow needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Yarmouth needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.