Brandenburg: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Brandenburg runs from September to April.
Brandenburg tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Brandenburg overall: Low. Best place: Cottbus, 12:00 AM–3:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 100% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | 24Low | 12:00 AM–3:00 AM | 100% | 6 |
| Schwedt | 23Low | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM | 97% | 6 |
| Potsdam | 23Low | 12:00 AM–3:00 AM | 98% | 6 |
| Frankfurt (Oder) | 23Low | 12:00 AM–3:00 AM | 98% | 6 |
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Brandenburg in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 51.8°–53.1°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 48.0°–49.5°
- Min Kp
- 6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude – Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Brandenburg
The aurora season in Brandenburg usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Brandenburg
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪SchwedtBrandenburg | Mid-latitude | 6 | 49.5° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪PotsdamBrandenburg | Mid-latitude | 6 | 48.7° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪Frankfurt (Oder)Brandenburg | Mid-latitude | 6 | 48.7° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪CottbusBrandenburg | Low latitude | 6 | 48.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Brandenburg tonight?
Brandenburg: 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 Brandenburg?
Brandenburg: 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 Brandenburg?
September to April, with November to February the darkest stretch — though at this latitude the season is set by how often a storm reaches you, not by daylight.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Brandenburg?
Brandenburg: 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.