Can you see the northern lights in New Brunswick tonight?
Live aurora odds for New Brunswick — tonight's Kp versus the Kp 5.9 it needs, the Kp for each city, and where and when to look.
Tonight New Brunswick needs Kp 5.9; the current Kp is 2, so aurora odds over New Brunswick are low — Cosmik tracks it live, free.
🟠 Low odds over New Brunswick tonight
Tonight's Kp is below the Kp 5.9 New Brunswick needs. Set a free alert and we'll tell you when a storm brings the aurora into reach.
Kp now
2
Tonight max
2.7
New Brunswick needs
Kp 5.9
Geomag. latitude
52.09°
Live NOAA SWPC data, refreshed every 30 min. Geomagnetic latitude: AACGM-v2.
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✈ TelegramKp needed across New Brunswick, city by city
The odds shift with your exact latitude — each city page carries its own live verdict:
| City | Needs | Tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Northern lights in Moncton | Kp 5.9 | 🟠 Low |
Where to see the aurora in New Brunswick
- Kouchibouguac National Park Dark Sky Preserve — beaches facing the Northumberland Strait.
- Fundy National Park and Mount Carleton Provincial Park — dark highlands away from towns.
Face north. Away from the auroral zone, the aurora shows as a glow or rays low on the northern horizon, often clearer on a phone's night mode than to the eye.
When to look
New Brunswick sees the northern lights during geomagnetic storms, which can come in any month but are most frequent near the equinoxes (September–October and March–April). The long, dark nights from September to March give the most chances. On the night itself, the best window is roughly 10 pm to 2 am local time; a clear sky and a moonless or late-rising Moon matter as much as the Kp. Aurora forecasts are probabilities — a chance, never a promise.
Northern lights in New Brunswick — FAQ
Can I see the northern lights tonight in New Brunswick?
Unlikely: tonight's Kp is 2.7, below the Kp 5.9 New Brunswick needs. A free Cosmik alert emails you the moment the forecast reaches it. Updated every 30 minutes from NOAA SWPC data.
Can you see the northern lights in New Brunswick?
Yes, on the right night. New Brunswick needs the planetary Kp index to reach about Kp 5.9 for the aurora to show from a dark site with a clear northern horizon. That happens during geomagnetic storms; the live odds above tell you before you drive out.
What Kp do you need to see the aurora in New Brunswick?
Around 5.9 for New Brunswick as a whole, from its geomagnetic latitude (52.09°, AACGM-v2). The higher your geomagnetic latitude, the lower the Kp you need.
Where is the best place to see the northern lights in New Brunswick?
Kouchibouguac National Park Dark Sky Preserve — beaches facing the Northumberland Strait. In general: as far north as you can get, away from light pollution, with an unobstructed view to the north.
When is the best time to see the aurora in New Brunswick?
Between about 10 pm and 2 am local time, on a clear, moonless night. New Brunswick sees the northern lights during geomagnetic storms, which can come in any month but are most frequent near the equinoxes (September–October and March–April). The long, dark nights from September to March give the most chances.
Which direction should I look for the aurora in New Brunswick?
North. From New Brunswick the auroral oval lies toward the north magnetic pole, so the aurora appears low on the northern horizon first. Pick a spot with an open northward view, away from city lights — your phone's night mode picks up glow your eyes miss.
Aurora forecast elsewhere in Canada
- All of Canada
- British Columbia Kp 5.3
- Alberta Kp 3.7
- Saskatchewan Kp 3.6
- Manitoba Kp 3.8
- Ontario Kp 5.8
- Quebec Kp 5.5
- Nova Scotia Kp 6.5
- Prince Edward Island Kp 6
- Newfoundland and Labrador Kp 6.4
- Yukon Kp 1.5
- Northwest Territories Kp 0
- Nunavut Kp 0
