Catalonia: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Catalonia runs from November to February.
Catalonia tonight
Unlikely
Catalonia tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
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Catalonia in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 41.1°–42.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 34.5°–36.1°
- Min Kp
- 9
- Aurora zone
- Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Catalonia
The aurora season in Catalonia usually runs from November to February.
Where the odds are best in Catalonia
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸FigueresCatalonia | Rare | 9 | 36.1° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸LleidaCatalonia | Rare | 9 | 35.1° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸BarcelonaCatalonia | Rare | 9 | 34.9° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸TarragonaCatalonia | Rare | 9 | 34.5° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Catalonia tonight?
Catalonia: 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 Catalonia?
Catalonia: 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 Catalonia?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Catalonia 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 Catalonia?
Catalonia: 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.