Cities Covered
4
Monitoring locations across Arizona
Magnetic Latitude Range
40.0°–42.7° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 9.0–9.0
Minimum activity for visibility
Unlikely
Best chance in Arizona tonight: Flagstaff
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
Flagstaff
42.7° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Mesa
41.0° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Phoenix
41.0° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Tucson
40.0° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
Kp0Kp1Kp2Kp3Kp4Kp5Kp6Kp7Kp8Kp9
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Flagstaff
High-elevation Arizona city with dark sky preserve aurora viewing
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Mesa
Major city with 505K population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Phoenix
Desert southwest metropolis with rare aurora sightings during extreme storms
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Tucson
Major city with 545K population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Best Viewing Season in Arizona
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 40.0°–42.7° MLAT
Cities Covered 4 locations
Mean astronomical darkness at Flagstaff, Dec–Feb 10.2–11.2 hours
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for Flagstaff
May 0.02 clear nights, 32.8% cloud
October 0.02 clear nights, 29.6% cloud
Track with AuroraMe
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 Arizona?
Yes, Arizona offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Flagstaff (MLAT 42.7°) can see aurora at Kp 9.0+, while southern locations need Kp 9.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Where are the darkest skies in Arizona?
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.
