Aurora forecast & viewing guide for United States

Explore our aurora forecast map, live status grid, and trip planning tips for United States. Track visibility, best months, and travel advice across 304 major locations. Plan for Kaktovik →

Cities Covered

304

Avg Magnetic Latitude

56.8°

Best Kp Threshold

1.0+

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Aurora Destinations in United States

Kaktovik

MLAT 71.1° Min Kp 1.0+

Arctic community with exceptional polar aurora viewing and polar night displays

Barrow

MLAT 70.0° Min Kp 1.0+

Arctic community with exceptional polar aurora viewing and polar night displays

Nuiqsut

MLAT 70.0° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Atqasuk

MLAT 69.2° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Wainwright

MLAT 69.0° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Anaktuvuk Pass

MLAT 68.0° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Chalkyitsik

MLAT 67.9° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Venetie

MLAT 67.8° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Point Lay

MLAT 67.7° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Fort Yukon

MLAT 67.6° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Portage Creek

MLAT 67.3° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Beaver

MLAT 67.1° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Circle

MLAT 67.1° Min Kp 1.0+

Far northern Alaska city with outstanding aurora visibility and dark winter skies

Bettles

MLAT 66.9° Min Kp 1.0+

Northern Alaska community with excellent northern lights viewing opportunities

Eagle

MLAT 66.6° Min Kp 1.0+

Northern Alaska community with excellent northern lights viewing opportunities

Stevens Village

MLAT 66.5° Min Kp 1.0+

Northern Alaska community with excellent northern lights viewing opportunities

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Aurora Viewing Guide for United States

Geographic Advantages

Average magnetic latitude: 56.8° (optimal aurora zone)
Total coverage: 304 prime viewing locations
Population centers: 0 total residents
Light pollution: 0 low-pollution sites

Best Viewing Season

Peak months: September through March
Optimal Kp threshold: 1.0+ geomagnetic activity
Dark sky window: 6-8 months (best from September to March)
Weather considerations: Check cloud forecasts before travel

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