Aurora Dashboard (Experimental)
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
When and where can you see the northern and southern lights, also called the aurora? This page offers predictions of the aurora’s visibility for tonight and tomorrow night through detailed charts.
Animations below display the aurora’s activity over the past 24 hours and provide estimates for the upcoming 30 minutes.
The aurora’s colorful green, red, and purple light shifts softly and often changes shape like gently blowing curtains.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will I see the Aurora tonight or tomorrow night?
- Where will the Aurora be in the next few minutes?
- How do changes in Kp affect the Aurora?
The aurora’s dynamic display offers a constantly shifting light show, influenced by space weather conditions measured by the Kp index.
Summary: This dashboard provides reliable aurora forecasts and real-time animations to help observers know when and where the northern and southern lights will appear.