Saskatchewan: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Saskatchewan runs from September to April.
Saskatchewan tonight
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Best aurora chance tonight, Saskatchewan: High. Best place: Prince Albert, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert | 68High | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 13% | 3 |
| North Battleford | 57Moderate | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 67% | 3 |
| Saskatoon | 57Moderate | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 66% | 3 |
| Swift Current | 52Moderate | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 100% | 4 |
| Yorkton | 51Moderate | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 100% | 3 |
| Regina | 46Moderate | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 100% | 4 |
| Moose Jaw | 46Moderate | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 98% | 4 |
Saskatchewan: the next nights
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Saskatchewan in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 7
- Latitude
- 50.3°–53.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 57.9°–61.0°
- Min Kp
- 3–4
- Aurora zone
- High latitude – Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan
The aurora season in Saskatchewan usually runs from September to April.
Saskatchewan: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Saskatchewan
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦Prince AlbertSaskatchewan | High latitude | 3 | 61.0° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦North BattlefordSaskatchewan | High latitude | 3 | 60.2° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦SaskatoonSaskatchewan | High latitude | 3 | 59.8° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦YorktonSaskatchewan | High latitude | 3 | 59.2° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦ReginaSaskatchewan | High latitude | 4 | 58.5° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Moose JawSaskatchewan | High latitude | 4 | 58.3° | September to April |
| 🇨🇦Swift CurrentSaskatchewan | Mid-latitude | 4 | 57.9° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan tonight?
Saskatchewan: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Prince Albert needs about Kp 3; Swift Current needs about Kp 4. 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 Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan 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: Prince Albert needs about Kp 3, Swift Current about Kp 4. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan?
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 Saskatchewan?
Saskatchewan: of the places in this list, Prince Albert needs the least — about Kp 3 — while Swift Current needs about Kp 4. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.