Indiana: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Indiana runs from September to April.
Indiana tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Indiana overall: Low. Best place: South Bend, 10:00 PM–1:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 99% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 36Low | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 99% | 5 |
| Indianapolis | 24Low | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 92% | 6 |
| Evansville | 24Low | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 100% | 6 |
| Fort Wayne | 23Low | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 100% | 6 |
Indiana: the next nights
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Indiana in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 4
- Latitude
- 38.0°–41.7°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 47.6°–51.1°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude – Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Indiana
The aurora season in Indiana usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Indiana
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸South BendIndiana | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.1° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸Fort WayneIndiana | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.5° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸IndianapolisIndiana | Mid-latitude | 6 | 49.3° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸EvansvilleIndiana | Low latitude | 6 | 47.6° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Indiana tonight?
Indiana: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. South Bend needs about Kp 5; Evansville needs about Kp 6. 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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: South Bend needs about Kp 5, Evansville about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Indiana?
September to April, with December to January the darkest stretch — though at this latitude the season is set by how often a storm reaches you, not by daylight.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Indiana?
Indiana: of the places in this list, South Bend needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Evansville needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.