Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Nouvelle-Aquitaine runs from November to February.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine tonight
Unlikely
Nouvelle-Aquitaine tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 43.3°–46.6°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 37.3°–41.6°
- Min Kp
- 8–9
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude – Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The aurora season in Nouvelle-Aquitaine usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷PoitiersNouvelle-Aquitaine | Low latitude | 8 | 41.6° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷LimogesNouvelle-Aquitaine | Low latitude | 8 | 40.6° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷BordeauxNouvelle-Aquitaine | Rare | 8 | 39.4° | November to February |
| 🇫🇷PauNouvelle-Aquitaine | Rare | 9 | 37.3° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Nouvelle-Aquitaine tonight?
Nouvelle-Aquitaine: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Poitiers needs about Kp 8; Pau needs about Kp 9. 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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: Poitiers needs about Kp 8, Pau about Kp 9. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine?
Nouvelle-Aquitaine: of the places in this list, Poitiers needs the least — about Kp 8 — while Pau needs about Kp 9. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.