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Aurora Australis Forecast for
Perito Moreno Tonight

Current Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) conditions for Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz, Argentina. Latitude 46.6°S · AACGM-v2 magnetic latitude 34°S.

Quick Summary: The estimated Southern Lights outlook for Perito Moreno peaks at 1% over the next 24 hours. Viewing window: 22:00–06:00 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos).

Aurora forecast

1%

Estimated

Highest estimate · next 24 hours

Viewing window

22:00

– 06:00

America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

Kp index

3.33

Moderate

Planetary geomagnetic activity

Cloud cover

45%

Partly cloudy

Current sky visibility

Aurora

Tonight's Verdict

Low aurora probability in Perito Moreno tonight. Check back tomorrow for updated conditions.

Hourly Forecast · Estimated

22:00–06:00 · America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
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01:00 — 1%
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02:00 — 1%
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04:00 — 1%
05:00 — 1%
06:00 — 1%
07:00 — 1%
08
08:00 — 1%
09:00 — 0%
10:00 — 0%
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14
14:00 — 0%
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19:00 — 0%
20:00 UTC02:00 UTC08:00 UTC14:00 UTC19:00 UTC
Time (UTC)Estimated (%)
2026-10-14T20:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T21:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T22:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T23:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T01:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T02:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T03:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T04:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T05:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T06:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T07:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T08:00:00.000Z1%
2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T10:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T12:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T14:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T15:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T16:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T17:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T18:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T19:00:00.000Z0%
How to read this forecast

The next 24 hours use calculated local darkness and a retained aurora activity heuristic. They are not a measured or statistically calibrated chance of seeing aurora. Aggregate cloud cover is held constant unless a timed weather forecast is available.

Generated 2026-10-14T19:24:51.489Z. Kp: fresh · observation 2026-10-14T18:00:00.000Z. Cloud: fresh · cache refresh 2026-10-14T18:40:05.037+00:00. Overall model: estimated.

Window: 22:00–06:00 (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). A dash marks a missing input; zero means the model found no visibility under the supplied conditions.

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About Aurora Viewing in Perito Moreno

Perito Moreno, Argentina, is at 46.6°S. Southern Lights are also called Aurora Australis. Its verified magnetic latitude is 34°S; Kp 7–9 is an approximate screening range, not a visibility probability. Sightings at this latitude are unusual and should not be expected on a typical night. Find a dark, open southern horizon and check the sky before travelling.

Follow forecasts, cloud maps and aurora alerts for Perito Moreno in Aurora Hunt, then confirm darkness, local cloud and access before going outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see the Southern Lights in Perito Moreno?
Aurora Australis may be visible from Perito Moreno when geomagnetic activity is strong, the sky is dark and clear, and the southern horizon is open. A Kp value near 7–9 is a useful guide for this location, not a guarantee.
What is the best season for the Southern Lights in Perito Moreno?
The practical dark-sky season in Perito Moreno runs from March through September, with the longest nights usually from May through August. Aurora can occur year-round whenever geomagnetic activity and darkness overlap.
Where should I look for Aurora Australis near Perito Moreno?
Choose a dark site away from city lights with a wide, unobstructed view toward the southern horizon. Check cloud cover, moonlight and local access conditions before leaving.
What Kp index is needed in Perito Moreno?
The Kp needed varies with magnetic latitude and storm geometry. Around Perito Moreno, Kp 7–9 is a planning guide; the solar-wind direction, especially southward Bz, can change the actual result.
Do the equinoxes improve Southern Lights chances?
Geomagnetic activity can be more favorable around the March and September equinoxes, but there is no guaranteed equinox display. Darkness, clear skies and an active auroral oval must still coincide.

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