Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur runs from November to February.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur tonight
Unlikely
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 43.3°–43.7°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 37.5°–38.1°
- Min Kp
- 8–9
- Aurora zone
- Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The aurora season in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷NiceProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | Rare | 8 | 38.1° | November to February |
| 🇫🇷MarseilleProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | Rare | 9 | 37.5° | November to February |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur tonight?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Nice needs about Kp 8; Marseille 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur 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: Nice needs about Kp 8, Marseille about Kp 9. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: of the places in this list, Nice needs the least — about Kp 8 — while Marseille needs about Kp 9. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.