Cities Covered
9
Monitoring locations across Quebec
Magnetic Latitude Range
54.8°–59.5° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 5.0–6.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Kp Requirements by Location
Sept-Îles
59.5° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Chicoutimi
57.8° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Rimouski
57.8° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Rouyn-Noranda
57.5° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Val-d'Or
57.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Quebec City
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
Sept-Îles
North Shore port city with Gulf of St. Lawrence aurora displays
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Chicoutimi
Saguenay region city with excellent aurora viewing from fjord landscapes
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Rimouski
Lower St. Lawrence region with enhanced aurora viewing near Gulf
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Rouyn-Noranda
Northwestern Quebec mining city with boreal aurora displays
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Val-d'Or
Abitibi region gold mining city with pristine northern aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Quebec City
Historic walled city with northern lights over St. Lawrence River
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Trois-Rivières
St. Lawrence River city with historic Quebec aurora photography
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Montreal
Quebec metropolis with occasional aurora viewing opportunities
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Sherbrooke
Eastern Townships city with Appalachian foothills aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
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Best Viewing Season in Quebec
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 54.8°–59.5° MLAT
Cities Covered 9 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 9 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Quebec?
Yes, Quebec offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Sept-Îles (MLAT 59.5°) can see aurora at Kp 5.0+, while southern locations need Kp 6.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Quebec?
Check our city pages for specific dark sky recommendations near each location.
