North Rhine-Westphalia: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in North Rhine-Westphalia runs from September to April.
North Rhine-Westphalia tonight
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Aurora chance tonight, North Rhine-Westphalia overall: Low. Best place: Düsseldorf, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf | 37Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 33% | 6 |
| Cologne | 37Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 33% | 6 |
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North Rhine-Westphalia in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 50.9°–51.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 47.0°–47.3°
- Min Kp
- 6
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in North Rhine-Westphalia
The aurora season in North Rhine-Westphalia usually runs from September to April.
North Rhine-Westphalia: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in North Rhine-Westphalia
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪DüsseldorfNorth Rhine-Westphalia | Low latitude | 6 | 47.3° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪CologneNorth Rhine-Westphalia | Low latitude | 6 | 47.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in North Rhine-Westphalia tonight?
North Rhine-Westphalia: 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?
North Rhine-Westphalia: 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?
North Rhine-Westphalia: 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.