Cities Covered
5
Monitoring locations across Nova Scotia
Magnetic Latitude Range
50.4°–51.4° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 7.0–8.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Unlikely
Best chance in Nova Scotia tonight: Sydney
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
Sydney
51.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
New Glasgow
51.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Truro
51.3° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Halifax
50.6° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 8.0+ Horizon
Kp 9.0+ Optimal
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Yarmouth
50.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 8.0+ Horizon
Kp 9.0+ Optimal
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
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
Truro
Hub of Nova Scotia with Bay of Fundy aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Halifax
Atlantic maritime city with aurora viewing from coastal locations
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Yarmouth
Southwestern Nova Scotia with ferry access and coastal aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Best Viewing Season in Nova Scotia
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 50.4°–51.4° MLAT
Cities Covered 5 locations
Mean astronomical darkness at New Glasgow, Dec–Feb 10.2–11.7 hours
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for New Glasgow
September 0.34 clear nights, 58.3% cloud
October 0.31 clear nights, 65.8% cloud
November 0.25 clear nights, 72.3% 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 Nova Scotia?
Yes, Nova Scotia offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Sydney (MLAT 51.4°) can see aurora at Kp 7.0+, while southern locations need Kp 8.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Nova Scotia?
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.
