Florida: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Florida runs from September to April.
Florida tonight
Unlikely
Florida tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 18Unlikely | 11:00 PM–1:00 AM | 89% | 9 |
| Jacksonville | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 8 |
Florida: the next nights
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Florida in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 25.8°–30.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 35.8°–40.1°
- Min Kp
- 8–9
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude – Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Florida
The aurora season in Florida usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Florida
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸JacksonvilleFlorida | Low latitude | 8 | 40.1° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸MiamiFlorida | Rare | 9 | 35.8° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Florida tonight?
Florida: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Jacksonville needs about Kp 8; Miami needs about Kp 9. 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 Florida?
Florida 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: Jacksonville needs about Kp 8, Miami about Kp 9. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Florida?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Florida 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 Florida?
Florida: of the places in this list, Jacksonville needs the least — about Kp 8 — while Miami needs about Kp 9. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.