Hesse: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Hesse runs from September to April.
Hesse tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Hesse overall: Low. Best place: Giessen, 12:00 AM–3:00 AM.
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Hesse in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 50.1°–51.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 46.0°–47.4°
- Min Kp
- 6–7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Hesse
The aurora season in Hesse usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Hesse
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪KasselHesse | Low latitude | 6 | 47.4° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪GiessenHesse | Low latitude | 6 | 46.5° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪FuldaHesse | Low latitude | 6 | 46.5° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪FrankfurtHesse | Low latitude | 7 | 46.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Hesse tonight?
Hesse: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Kassel needs about Kp 6; Frankfurt needs about Kp 7. 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 Hesse?
Hesse 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: Kassel needs about Kp 6, Frankfurt about Kp 7. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Hesse?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Hesse are typically September to April, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Hesse?
Hesse: of the places in this list, Kassel needs the least — about Kp 6 — while Frankfurt needs about Kp 7. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.