Thuringia: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Thuringia runs from September to April.
Thuringia tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Thuringia overall: Low. Best place: Suhl, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 83% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhl | 27Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 83% | 6 |
| Nordhausen | 25Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 92% | 6 |
| Erfurt | 24Low | 12:00 AM–2:00 AM | 97% | 6 |
| Gera | 24Low | 12:00 AM–3:00 AM | 97% | 6 |
Thuringia: the next nights
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Thuringia in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 50.6°–51.5°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 46.6°–47.6°
- Min Kp
- 6
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Thuringia
The aurora season in Thuringia usually runs from September to April.
Thuringia: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Thuringia
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪NordhausenThuringia | Low latitude | 6 | 47.6° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪ErfurtThuringia | Low latitude | 6 | 47.0° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪GeraThuringia | Low latitude | 6 | 46.9° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪SuhlThuringia | Low latitude | 6 | 46.6° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Thuringia tonight?
Thuringia: 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 Thuringia?
Thuringia: 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 Thuringia?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Thuringia 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 Thuringia?
Thuringia: 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.