Live Aurora Forecast Tonight: 3D Northern Lights Map & Kp Index Monitor

Where to see Aurora Tonight?

Use this live map to check visibility for Colorado, Chicago, Italy, Iceland, Norway, and Alaska. The green overlay indicates a >50% probability of sighting.

Data Interpretation

• Green Band:
  Prob > 50%. Look north towards the horizon.
• Purple Core:
  Storm Activity (Kp>6). Visible directly overhead.
• Solar Wind Data:
  Real-time telemetry for Density and Velocity.

FAQ

What is Kp Index?

The K-index quantifies disturbances in the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field. Kp > 5 indicates a storm.

Is the data accurate?

Yes, sourced directly from NOAA's OVATION Prime Model (30-min forecast).