Northern Lights Forecast in Capital Region

The best places to view the aurora in Capital Region are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 53 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Capital Region 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 53 locations in Capital Region so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.