Pays de la Loire: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Pays de la Loire runs from November to February.
Pays de la Loire tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Pays de la Loire overall: Low. Best place: Le Mans, 2:00 AM–5:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 36Low | 2:00 AM–5:00 AM | 2% | 7 |
| Angers | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Nantes | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
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Pays de la Loire in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 47.2°–48.0°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 42.4°–43.4°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Pays de la Loire
The aurora season in Pays de la Loire usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Pays de la Loire
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷Le MansPays de la Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 43.4° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷AngersPays de la Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 42.7° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷Saint-NazairePays de la Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 42.5° | September to April |
| 🇫🇷NantesPays de la Loire | Low latitude | 7 | 42.4° | November to February |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Pays de la Loire tonight?
Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire?
Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Pays de la 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 Pays de la Loire?
Pays de la 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.