Centre-Val de Loire: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Centre-Val de Loire runs from November to February.
Centre-Val de Loire tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Centre-Val de Loire overall: Low. Best place: Orléans, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM.
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Centre-Val de Loire in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 47.1°–48.4°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 42.2°–43.9°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Centre-Val de Loire
The aurora season in Centre-Val de Loire usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Centre-Val de Loire
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷ChartresCentre-Val de Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 43.9° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷OrléansCentre-Val de Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 43.2° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷ToursCentre-Val de Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 42.6° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷BourgesCentre-Val de Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 42.2° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Centre-Val de Loire tonight?
Centre-Val de Loire: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 7. 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 Centre-Val de Loire?
Centre-Val de Loire: about Kp 7 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 Centre-Val de Loire?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Centre-Val de Loire 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 Centre-Val de Loire?
Centre-Val de Loire: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 7. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.