Cities Covered
16
Monitoring locations across Atlantic Canada
Magnetic Latitude Range
50.4°–58.9° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 5.0–8.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Unlikely
Best chance in Atlantic Canada tonight: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
58.9° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Bathurst
54.1° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 6.0+ Horizon
Kp 7.0+ Optimal
Kp 8.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Corner Brook
53.8° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Miramichi
53.5° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Gander
53.0° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Fredericton
52.7° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Labrador city with subarctic aurora viewing and military base access
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Bathurst
North Shore city with Chaleur Bay aurora viewing opportunities
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Corner Brook
Western Newfoundland city with Bay of Islands aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Miramichi
River city with central New Brunswick aurora access
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Gander
Central Newfoundland aviation hub with boreal aurora displays
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Fredericton
New Brunswick capital with aurora displays over Saint John River
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Summerside
Western PEI city with Malpeque Bay aurora photography opportunities
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Moncton
Hub city of the Maritimes with Bay of Fundy aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Charlottetown
Island capital with Confederation Bridge aurora viewing access
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Saint John
Port city with reversing falls and Atlantic aurora photography
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Sydney
Cape Breton island city with Atlantic Ocean aurora displays
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
New Glasgow
Pictou County city with Northumberland Strait aurora photography
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Showing top 12 cities by current aurora activity and magnetic latitude. Atlantic Canada has 16 total aurora viewing locations.
View all 16 cities
Best Viewing Season in Atlantic Canada
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 50.4°–58.9° MLAT
Cities Covered 16 locations
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Track with AuroraMe
Coverage All 16 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Atlantic Canada?
Yes, Atlantic Canada region offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Happy Valley-Goose Bay (MLAT 58.9°) can see aurora at Kp 5.0+, while southern locations need Kp 8.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Atlantic Canada?
Check our city pages for specific dark sky recommendations near each location.
Learn More About the Northern Lights
Use the aurora borealis forecast, check northern lights tonight, or open the live aurora map and Kp tracker.
