Rhineland-Palatinate: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Rhineland-Palatinate runs from September to April.
Rhineland-Palatinate tonight
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Aurora chance tonight, Rhineland-Palatinate overall: Low. Best place: Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler | 37Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 31% | 6 |
| Ludwigshafen am Rhein | 36Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 0% | 7 |
| Mainz | 35Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 7% | 7 |
| Trier | 32Low | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 20% | 7 |
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Rhineland-Palatinate in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 49.5°–50.5°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 45.2°–46.5°
- Min Kp
- 6–7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Rhineland-Palatinate
The aurora season in Rhineland-Palatinate usually runs from September to April.
Rhineland-Palatinate: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Rhineland-Palatinate
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪Bad Neuenahr-AhrweilerRhineland-Palatinate | Low latitude | 6 | 46.5° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪MainzRhineland-Palatinate | Low latitude | 7 | 45.8° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪TrierRhineland-Palatinate | Low latitude | 7 | 45.5° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪Ludwigshafen am RheinRhineland-Palatinate | Low latitude | 7 | 45.2° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Rhineland-Palatinate tonight?
Rhineland-Palatinate: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler needs about Kp 6; Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?
Rhineland-Palatinate 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: Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler needs about Kp 6, Ludwigshafen am Rhein about Kp 7. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?
Rhineland-Palatinate: of the places in this list, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler needs the least — about Kp 6 — while Ludwigshafen am Rhein needs about Kp 7. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.