Prince Edward Island: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Prince Edward Island runs from September to April.
Prince Edward Island tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Prince Edward Island overall: Low. Best place: Summerside, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 72% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerside | 42Low | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 72% | 5 |
| Charlottetown | 41Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 76% | 5 |
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Prince Edward Island in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 46.3°–46.4°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 52.2°–52.4°
- Min Kp
- 5
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Prince Edward Island
The aurora season in Prince Edward Island usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Prince Edward Island
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦SummersidePrince Edward Island | Mid-latitude | 5 | 52.4° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦CharlottetownPrince Edward Island | Mid-latitude | 5 | 52.2° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Prince Edward Island tonight?
Prince Edward Island: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 5. Beyond 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 Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island: about Kp 5 everywhere. The places on this site sit at similar geomagnetic latitudes, so the threshold is the same. Kp is a probability signal, not a guarantee — it still takes a clear, dark sky.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Prince Edward Island?
September to April, with December 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 Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 5. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.