Cities Covered
5
Monitoring locations across New Brunswick
Magnetic Latitude Range
51.8°–54.1° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 6.0–7.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Free alerts for local visibility changes, tonight and through the next 72 hours.
Best chance in New Brunswick tonight: Bathurst
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
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
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
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
Moncton
52.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Saint John
51.8° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Bathurst
North Shore city with Chaleur Bay aurora viewing opportunities
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Miramichi
River city with central New Brunswick aurora access
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Fredericton
New Brunswick capital with aurora displays over Saint John River
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Moncton
Hub city of the Maritimes with Bay of Fundy aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Saint John
Port city with reversing falls and Atlantic aurora photography
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Best Viewing Season in New Brunswick
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 51.8°–54.1° MLAT
Cities Covered 5 locations
Mean astronomical darkness at Fredericton, Dec–Feb 10.3–11.7 hours
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for Fredericton
September 0.36 clear nights, 55.5% cloud
October 0.34 clear nights, 63% cloud
November 0.29 clear nights, 68.4% cloud
Track with AuroraMe
Coverage All 5 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in New Brunswick?
Yes, New Brunswick offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Bathurst (MLAT 54.1°) can see aurora at Kp 6.0+, while southern locations need Kp 7.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in New Brunswick?
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.
