Île-de-France: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Île-de-France runs from October to March.
Île-de-France tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Île-de-France overall: Low. Best place: Mantes-la-Jolie, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantes-la-Jolie | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Meaux | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Paris | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Melun | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
Île-de-France: the next nights
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Île-de-France in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 48.5°–49.0°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 44.1°–44.6°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Île-de-France
The aurora season in Île-de-France usually runs from October to March.
Île-de-France: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Île-de-France
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷Mantes-la-JolieÎle-de-France | Low latitude | 7 | 44.6° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷MeauxÎle-de-France | Low latitude | 7 | 44.6° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷ParisÎle-de-France | Low latitude | 7 | 44.4° | October to March |
| 🇫🇷MelunÎle-de-France | Low latitude | 7 | 44.1° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Île-de-France tonight?
Île-de-France: 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 Île-de-France?
Île-de-France: 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 Île-de-France?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Île-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 Île-de-France?
Île-de-France: 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.