Quebec: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Quebec runs from September to April.
Quebec tonight
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Best aurora chance tonight, Quebec: High. Best place: Chicoutimi, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicoutimi | 65High | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM | 21% | 4 |
| Sept-Îles | 61Moderate | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 42% | 4 |
| Rimouski | 61Moderate | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 44% | 4 |
| Trois-Rivières | 56Moderate | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM | 1% | 5 |
| Quebec City | 51Moderate | 1:00 AM–4:00 AM | 26% | 5 |
| Montreal | 51Moderate | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 27% | 5 |
| Rouyn-Noranda | 50Moderate | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM | 97% | 4 |
| Val-d'Or | 50Moderate | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 99% | 4 |
| Sherbrooke | 37Low | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM | 95% | 5 |
Quebec: the next nights
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Track the aurora forecast for Quebec with hourly visibility, cloud cover and geomagnetic activity. Save nearby viewing spots, check the best time to look for the Northern Lights, and receive alerts when local conditions improve.
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Quebec in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 9
- Latitude
- 45.4°–50.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 53.0°–56.9°
- Min Kp
- 4–5
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Quebec
The aurora season in Quebec usually runs from September to April.
Quebec: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Quebec
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦Sept-ÎlesQuebec | Mid-latitude | 4 | 56.9° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Rouyn-NorandaQuebec | Mid-latitude | 4 | 56.8° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Val-d'OrQuebec | Mid-latitude | 4 | 56.7° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦ChicoutimiQuebec | Mid-latitude | 4 | 56.0° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦RimouskiQuebec | Mid-latitude | 4 | 55.5° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Quebec CityQuebec | Mid-latitude | 5 | 54.4° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Trois-RivièresQuebec | Mid-latitude | 5 | 54.1° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦MontrealQuebec | Mid-latitude | 5 | 53.5° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦SherbrookeQuebec | Mid-latitude | 5 | 53.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Quebec tonight?
Quebec: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Sept-Îles needs about Kp 4; Sherbrooke 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 Quebec?
Quebec 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: Sept-Îles needs about Kp 4, Sherbrooke about Kp 5. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Quebec?
September to April, with November to February giving the most hours of real darkness. The March and September equinoxes carry a statistical tilt toward higher activity — a shift in the odds, not a promise for any one night.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Quebec?
Quebec: of the places in this list, Sept-Îles needs the least — about Kp 4 — while Sherbrooke needs about Kp 5. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.