Wyoming: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Wyoming runs from September to April.
Wyoming tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Wyoming overall: Low. Best place: Jackson, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 100% cover tonight.
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Wyoming in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 3
- Latitude
- 41.1°–43.8°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 49.5°–51.2°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Wyoming
The aurora season in Wyoming usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Wyoming
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸JacksonWyoming | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.2° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸CasperWyoming | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.5° | September to April |
| 🇺🇸CheyenneWyoming | Mid-latitude | 6 | 49.5° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Wyoming tonight?
Wyoming: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Jackson needs about Kp 5; Cheyenne 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming 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: Jackson needs about Kp 5, Cheyenne about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Wyoming?
September to April, with November 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 Wyoming?
Wyoming: of the places in this list, Jackson needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Cheyenne needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.