Texas: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Texas runs from September to April.
Texas tonight
Unlikely
Texas tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 18Unlikely | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 92% | 8 |
| Dallas | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 99% | 7 |
| Fort Worth | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 7 |
| Arlington | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 7 |
| El Paso | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 8 |
| Austin | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 8 |
| San Antonio | 16Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 100% | 8 |
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Texas in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 7
- Latitude
- 29.4°–32.8°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 39.0°–42.4°
- Min Kp
- 7–8
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude – Rare
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Texas
The aurora season in Texas usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Texas
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸DallasTexas | Low latitude | 7 | 42.4° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸Fort WorthTexas | Low latitude | 7 | 42.3° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸ArlingtonTexas | Low latitude | 7 | 42.3° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸El PasoTexas | Low latitude | 8 | 40.2° | October to March |
| 🇺🇸AustinTexas | Rare | 8 | 39.9° | October to March |
| 🇺🇸HoustonTexas | Rare | 8 | 39.6° | October to March |
| 🇺🇸San AntonioTexas | Rare | 8 | 39.0° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Texas tonight?
Texas: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Dallas needs about Kp 7; San Antonio needs about Kp 8. 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 Texas?
Texas 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: Dallas needs about Kp 7, San Antonio about Kp 8. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Texas?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Texas 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 Texas?
Texas: of the places in this list, Dallas needs the least — about Kp 7 — while San Antonio needs about Kp 8. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.