Arkansas: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Arkansas runs from September to April.
Arkansas tonight
Unlikely
Arkansas tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 7 |
| Little Rock | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 99% | 7 |
Arkansas: the next nights
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Arkansas in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 34.7°–36.1°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 44.5°–45.7°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Arkansas
The aurora season in Arkansas usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Arkansas
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸FayettevilleArkansas | Low latitude | 7 | 45.7° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸Little RockArkansas | Low latitude | 7 | 44.5° | October to March |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Arkansas tonight?
Arkansas: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 7. 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 Arkansas?
Arkansas: about Kp 7 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 Arkansas?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
Arkansas: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 7. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.