Northern Lights Forecast in Northwest Territories

The best places to view the aurora in Northwest Territories are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 14 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Northwest Territories generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 14 locations in Northwest Territories so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.