Low Activity 🌒 12% Cloud cover · MET Norway

Aurora Australis Forecast for
Hobart Tonight

Current Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) conditions for Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Latitude 42.9°S · AACGM-v2 magnetic latitude 53.4°S.

Hobart's local decision

Should You Look for the Aurora Australis in Hobart Tonight?

Hobart is a storm-dependent Southern Lights location. Compare the current planetary Kp with Hobart’s magnetic-latitude range, then require a dark, clear sky and an unobstructed view toward the south.

Kp / G scale
Kp 2.0 · G0
Fresh
Observed 14 Oct, 12:00 UTC
IMF Bz
0.3 nT
Fresh
Northward · less favourable

Location-level decision bands

Your local viewing conditions

Southern HemisphereChecked 14 Oct, 17:17 UTC

Hobart

Kp 5–7
Activity
Kp 2.0Below the local guideFresh
Local sky
41% cloudFresh
Darkness
Dark enough to assess the sky

Decision confidence: medium

How to read these numbers

AACGM-v2 magnetic latitude 53.4°S

Medium — verified AACGM coordinate and fresh planetary Kp; the local band remains approximate

NOAA planetary K index · Fresh · observed 14 Oct, 12:00 UTC

Cloud · Fresh · cache refreshed 14 Oct, 15:55 UTC
MET Norway Locationforecast (cached by Aurora Hunt) ↗

Calculated solar altitude -21.7° · 14 Oct, 17:17 UTC

AACGM-v2 2.7.1 ↗ · epoch 2026-09-04 · 0 km

Kp bands are magnetic-latitude screening ranges, not probabilities. Cloud, darkness and your view of the horizon still decide whether you can see a display.

What this means for tonight

A Southern oval expansion or BOM alert is useful context, not proof of a visible display over Hobart. Do not treat the Kp comparison as a probability.

Solar wind / IMF Bz · Fresh · observed 14 Oct, 17:08 UTC

NOAA OVATION models regional auroral activity. Bz, light pollution, the auroral oval and safe access also matter.

Check the local sky

Check BOM weather for Hobart before leaving. Low cloud across the southern horizon can hide a display even when parts of the sky overhead are clear.

Where to look

City light and kunanyi / Mount Wellington can obstruct parts of the sky. A safe view across open water toward the south can improve contrast; faint red structure may appear on a camera first.

Choose your next stop

This page covers Hobart city. Open the separate South Hobart forecast only when that suburb is the intended location.

About this location. Hobart and South Hobart are separate catalog locations. Their coordinates and magnetic latitudes are close, but this page represents Hobart and does not replace the separate South Hobart forecast.

Before you head out. Use formed public access, never stop on a traffic lane or road shoulder, and check official park alerts before travelling to a reserve or coastal track after dark.

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Aurora forecast questions and answers

Can I see the Southern Lights in Hobart tonight?
Check for aurora activity, darkness and a clear southern sky together. If the outlook is promising, choose a nearby spot away from direct city lighting with a low, open horizon. You do not need to start with a long drive: first see whether the conditions around Hobart make watching worthwhile.
What Kp level should I look for in Hobart?
The local guide is roughly Kp 5–7. Treat it as a reason to check the sky, not a promise of a display. Clouds, darkness and your southern view still matter, so use the activity number together with Hobart’s local weather.
Can I use this forecast for South Hobart or a nearby lookout?
Start here for Hobart city, then check the forecast closest to your chosen spot; South Hobart also has its own page. A nearby lookout may have different cloud, lighting or hills blocking the south. Think about the view from where you will stand, not just how close it is to the city.
What if Hobart is cloudy when an aurora alert arrives?
Check BOM’s local forecast for a nearby clear area and whether it is likely to stay clear long enough to visit. Strong activity will not remove a blanket of cloud. If the weather is poor across the area, keep an eye on later conditions rather than feeling you need to leave immediately.
Which way should I face to see aurora from Hobart?
Look south from a dark place with an open horizon. Buildings and hills can hide a low display, so a clear view matters more than simply leaving the city centre. A camera may pick up faint colour before your eyes do; allow time to adjust to the dark and watch for changes.
Can Aurora Hunt help me catch the Southern Lights in Hobart?
Yes. Keep Hobart’s aurora forecast, cloud maps and alerts on your phone with Aurora Hunt, so you can follow the evening without watching this page constantly. Download the app before your next clear night and have the forecast ready when you are choosing whether to head out. Download Aurora Hunt

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