Canary Islands: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Canary Islands runs from November to February.
Canary Islands tonight
Unlikely
Canary Islands tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 19Unlikely | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM | 77% | 9 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 19Unlikely | 2:00 AM–4:00 AM | 84% | 9 |
Canary Islands: the next nights
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Canary Islands in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 28.1°–28.5°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 11.8°–12.7°
- Min Kp
- 9
- Aurora zone
- Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Canary Islands
The aurora season in Canary Islands usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Canary Islands
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸Santa Cruz de TenerifeCanary Islands | Rare | 9 | 12.7° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸Las Palmas de Gran CanariaCanary Islands | Rare | 9 | 11.8° | November to February |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Canary Islands tonight?
Canary Islands: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 9. 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 Canary Islands?
Canary Islands: about Kp 9 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 Canary Islands?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Canary Islands are typically November to February, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Canary Islands?
Canary Islands: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 9. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.