Northern Lights Forecast in Maine, United States

Locations

Avg Magnetic Latitude

49.8°N

Best Kp Threshold

Moon Phase

🌖 93%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see the aurora in Maine, Maine?

Yes! Maine has 54 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 Maine?

The best places to view the aurora in Maine are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 54 specific spots in this region.

What is the best time of year to see the aurora in Maine?

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

What Kp index do I need to see the aurora in Maine?

Based on an average magnetic latitude of 49.8° in Maine, you will typically need a Kp index of 6+ or greater to see the aurora.

How do clouds and local conditions affect aurora viewing in Maine?

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 54 locations in Maine so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.

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Northern Lights Forecast in Maine

Acadia National Park

Aroostook County

Auburn

Augusta

Bangor

Bar Harbor

Bath

Baxter State Park

Belfast

Biddeford

Brewer

Brunswick

Buxton

Caribou

Eliot

Ellsworth

Gardiner

Gorham

Harpswell Center

Houlton

Katahdin Woods and Waters

Kennebunk

Lebanon

Lewiston

Lisbon

Moosehead Lake

New Gloucester

North Bath

Old Orchard Beach

Old Town

Orono

Paris

Poland

Portland

Presque Isle

Rangeley Lakes

Rockland

Saco

Sanford

Schoodic Peninsula

Skowhegan

South Berwick

South Portland

South Portland Gardens

Topsham

Turner

Waterboro

Waterville

Wells Beach Station

West Scarborough

Westbrook

Winslow

Yarmouth

York Beach

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