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Aurora Forecast in Canterbury

Browse 110 cities in Canterbury, New Zealand

Cities Covered

110

Avg Magnetic Latitude

-43.7°

Best Kp Threshold

6+

Moon Phase

🌒 4%

Addington

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Aidanfield

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Allenton

5%
📍 -43.9°N MLAT -43.9°
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Amberley

5%
📍 -43.2°N MLAT -43.2°
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Aranui

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Ashburton

5%
📍 -43.9°N MLAT -43.9°
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Avondale

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Avonhead

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Avonside

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Beckenham

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Belfast

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Bexley

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Bishopdale

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Bryndwr

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Burnham

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Burnside

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Burwood

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Casebrook

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Cashmere

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Christchurch

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Clarkville

5%
📍 -43.4°N MLAT -43.4°
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Clifton

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Dallington

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Darfield

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Diamond Harbour

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Ealing

5%
📍 -44.0°N MLAT -44.0°
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Fendalton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Geraldine

5%
📍 -44.1°N MLAT -44.1°
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Gleniti

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Glenwood

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Halswell

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Hampstead

5%
📍 -43.9°N MLAT -43.9°
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Hanmer Springs

5%
📍 -42.5°N MLAT -42.5°
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Harewood

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Heathcote Valley

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Hei Hei

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Hillsborough

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Hoon Hay

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Hornby

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Huntsbury

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Ilam

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Kaiapoi

5%
📍 -43.4°N MLAT -43.4°
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Kennedys Bush

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Kensington

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Kirwee

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Ladbrooks

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Leeston

5%
📍 -43.8°N MLAT -43.8°
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Lincoln

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Loburn

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Lyttelton

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Mairehau

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Marchwiel

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Merivale

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Methven

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Mount Pleasant

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Netherby

5%
📍 -43.9°N MLAT -43.9°
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New Brighton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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New Brighton North

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Northcote

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Northwood

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Opawa

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Oxford

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Papanui

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Parklands

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Parkside

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Pegasus

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Pleasant Point

5%
📍 -44.3°N MLAT -44.3°
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Prebbleton

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Rakaia

5%
📍 -43.8°N MLAT -43.8°
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Rangiora

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Redcliffs

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Redwood

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Riccarton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Richmond

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Rolleston

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Russley

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Saint Martins

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Seaview

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Shirley

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Sockburn

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Somerfield

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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South New Brighton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Southbridge

5%
📍 -43.8°N MLAT -43.8°
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Southshore

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Spreydon

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Strowan

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Sumner

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Swannanoa

5%
📍 -43.4°N MLAT -43.4°
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Sydenham

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Templeton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Temuka

5%
📍 -44.2°N MLAT -44.2°
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Timaru

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Tinwald

5%
📍 -43.9°N MLAT -43.9°
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Twizel

5%
📍 -44.3°N MLAT -44.3°
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Upper Riccarton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Waikuku Beach

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Waimairi Beach

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Waimataitai

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Waimate

5%
📍 -44.7°N MLAT -44.7°
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Wainoni

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Waltham

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Washdyke

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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Watlington

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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West End

5%
📍 -44.4°N MLAT -44.4°
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West Eyreton

5%
📍 -43.4°N MLAT -43.4°
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West Melton

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Westmorland

5%
📍 -43.6°N MLAT -43.6°
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Wigram

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Woodend

5%
📍 -43.3°N MLAT -43.3°
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Yaldhurst

5%
📍 -43.5°N MLAT -43.5°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see the aurora in Canterbury, New Zealand?
Yes! Canterbury has 110 locations where you can watch the aurora. Viewing depends on geomagnetic activity and weather; typically, a Kp index of 6+ or higher is needed.
Where are the best places to see the aurora in Canterbury?
The best places to view the aurora in Canterbury are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 110 specific spots in this region.
What is the best time of year to see the aurora in Canterbury?
The aurora season in Canterbury generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.
What Kp index do I need to see the aurora in Canterbury?
Based on an average magnetic latitude of -43.7° in Canterbury, you will typically need a Kp index of 6+ or greater to see the aurora.
How does cloud cover affect aurora viewing in Canterbury?
Cloud cover is a critical factor. Even with a high Kp index, you cannot see the aurora through thick clouds. Aurora Hunt provides real-time cloud cover maps for all 110 locations in Canterbury to help you find clear skies.

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