Cities Covered
2
Monitoring locations across Yukon
Magnetic Latitude Range
63.8°–66.3° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 1.0–3.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Kp Requirements by Location
Dawson City
66.3° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 1.0+ Horizon
Kp 2.0+ Optimal
Kp 3.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Whitehorse
63.8° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 3.0+ Horizon
Kp 4.0+ Optimal
Kp 5.0+ Bright
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Best Dark Sky Viewing Locations
Interactive map showing dark sky preserves and Bortle class sites in Yukon. Click markers for details and directions.
Bortle 1
Tombstone Territorial Park
Spectacular mountain aurora viewing
115mi from dawson city530mi from whitehorse
Dempster Highway
Aurora Status by City
Get Alerted Before Aurora Appears
Push alerts 20–90 min before northern lights. 72h forecast, cloud cover, 11 years of historical data.
Best Viewing Season in Yukon
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 63.8°–66.3° MLAT
Cities Covered 2 locations
Winter Darkness 16-18 hours
Dark Sky Sites 1 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Primary Peak September–October
Secondary Peak March–April
Equinox Boost +35% activity
Photography Winter darkness
Track with AuroraMe
Coverage All 2 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Yukon?
Yes, Yukon offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Dawson City (MLAT 66.3°) can see aurora at Kp 1.0+, while southern locations need Kp 3.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Yukon?
The darkest locations include Tombstone Territorial Park with Bortle class 1–1. These sites offer minimal light pollution for optimal aurora photography.
