Hauts-de-France: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Hauts-de-France runs from October to March.
Hauts-de-France tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Hauts-de-France overall: Low. Best place: Dunkirk, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM.
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Hauts-de-France in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 3
- Latitude
- 50.6°–51.0°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 46.6°–47.1°
- Min Kp
- 6
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Hauts-de-France
The aurora season in Hauts-de-France usually runs from October to March.
Hauts-de-France: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Hauts-de-France
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷DunkirkHauts-de-France | Low latitude | 6 | 47.1° | October to March |
| 🇫🇷CalaisHauts-de-France | Low latitude | 6 | 47.0° | October to March |
| 🇫🇷LilleHauts-de-France | Low latitude | 6 | 46.6° | October to March |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Hauts-de-France tonight?
Hauts-de-France: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 6. 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 Hauts-de-France?
Hauts-de-France: about Kp 6 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 Hauts-de-France?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Hauts-de-France are typically October to March, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Hauts-de-France?
Hauts-de-France: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 6. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.