Northern Lights Forecast by ZIP Code

Enter a US ZIP code. We match it to the nearest city in this site's forecast coverage, then you choose whether to open that forecast.

How this ZIP lookup works

Your ZIP code is sent to Zippopotam.us to find its approximate latitude and longitude. We compare that point with this site's supported US forecast cities. The nearest result is a planning starting point, not your exact observing location.

Before you go, check current geomagnetic activity, local clouds, moonlight, darkness, and a clear northern horizon. A ZIP match does not promise visible aurora.

Need another route? Use Northern Lights Near Me to search a city or use your device location.