Cities Covered
4
Monitoring locations across Newfoundland and Labrador
Magnetic Latitude Range
56.2°–62.4° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 3.0–6.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Kp Requirements by Location
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
62.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 3.0+ Horizon
Kp 4.0+ Optimal
Kp 5.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Corner Brook
57.9° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Gander
57.7° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
St. John's
56.2° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 6.0+ Horizon
Kp 7.0+ Optimal
Kp 8.0+ 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
Corner Brook
Western Newfoundland city with Bay of Islands aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Gander
Central Newfoundland aviation hub with boreal aurora displays
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
St. John's
Easternmost North American city with dramatic aurora displays over Atlantic
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
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Best Viewing Season in Newfoundland and Labrador
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 56.2°–62.4° MLAT
Cities Covered 4 locations
Winter Darkness 16-18 hours
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Primary Peak September–October
Secondary Peak March–April
Equinox Boost +35% activity
Photography Winter darkness
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Coverage All 4 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes, Newfoundland and Labrador offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Happy Valley-Goose Bay (MLAT 62.4°) can see aurora at Kp 3.0+, while southern locations need Kp 6.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Check our city pages for specific dark sky recommendations near each location.
