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

3D aurora forecast and northern lights probability map

CityLabMap Aurora Command Center displays a live 3D northern lights forecast using public space weather data. The globe visualization helps visitors inspect aurora probability by location and understand how solar activity may affect visibility tonight.

The tool is designed for travelers, photographers, sky watchers, and weather enthusiasts who want to compare aurora chances across places such as Iceland, Norway, Alaska, Canada, the northern United States, and other high-latitude regions.

Users can rotate the map, inspect aurora probability, review current forecast status, and use the mission briefing to understand what the live overlay means before planning a viewing location.

NOAA_LINK_ACTIVE
AURORA COMMAND
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YYYY-MM-DD UTC
TELEMETRY_STREAM ×
// REAL-TIME SOLAR WIND
Velocity 452km/s
Density 8.4p/cm³
Bz (IMF) -3.2nT
STORM PROBABILITY HIGH (G1)
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Kp Index
GEOMAGNETIC
LAT: -- LNG: -- ORBIT: LOW_EARTH

MISSION BRIEFING

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SYSTEM BOOT LOG

Loading Aurora Borealis Forecast module...

Connecting to NOAA SWPC Kp Index feed...

Status: Active for 2026 Solar Maximum tracking.

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

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).
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