Cities Covered
7
Monitoring locations across Texas
Magnetic Latitude Range
39.0°–42.4° MLAT
Prime aurora viewing latitudes
Required Kp Index
Kp 9.0–9.0
Minimum activity for visibility
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Best chance in Texas tonight: Dallas
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Kp Requirements by Location
Dallas
42.4° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Fort Worth
42.3° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Arlington
42.3° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
El Paso
40.2° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Austin
39.9° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Houston
39.6° MLAT
Required Kp Levels
Kp 9.0+ Horizon
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Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Dallas
North Texas metropolis with prairie aurora viewing during strong storms
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
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Fort Worth
Major city with 935K population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Arlington
Major city with 395K population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
El Paso
Major city with 680K population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Austin
Texas capital with Hill Country aurora viewing during major geomagnetic storms
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Houston
Space City with gulf coast aurora sightings during extreme solar activity
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
San Antonio
Major city with 2M+ population
CURRENT STATUS
Unlikely
View
Best Viewing Season in Texas
Geographic Advantages
Magnetic Latitude 39.0°–42.4° MLAT
Cities Covered 7 locations
Mean astronomical darkness at Arlington, Dec–Feb 10.2–11.1 hours
Dark Sky Sites 0 Bortle 1-3
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for Arlington
October 0.02 clear nights, 38.3% cloud
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Coverage All 7 cities
Advance Notice 30 minutes
Weather Integration Cloud cover
Predictions Best viewing times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Texas?
Yes, Texas offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Dallas (MLAT 42.4°) 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 Texas?
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.
