Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes runs from November to February.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes tonight
Unlikely
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourg-en-Bresse | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 77% | 8 |
| Lyon | 19Unlikely | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 47% | 8 |
| Saint-Etienne | 19Unlikely | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 61% | 8 |
| Grenoble | 19Unlikely | 1:00 AM–4:00 AM | 28% | 8 |
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: the next nights
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 45.2°–46.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 39.9°–41.2°
- Min Kp
- 8
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude – Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The aurora season in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷Bourg-en-BresseAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Low latitude | 8 | 41.2° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷LyonAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Low latitude | 8 | 40.6° | November to February |
| 🇫🇷Saint-EtienneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Low latitude | 8 | 40.2° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷GrenobleAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes | Rare | 8 | 39.9° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes tonight?
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 8. 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: about Kp 8 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes are typically November to February, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 8. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.