Northern lights in New Brunswick are occasional: this far south they need a geomagnetic storm of Kp 6 or more. Of the 5 locations AuroraMe tracks in New Brunswick, Bathurst has the best chance; others need up to Kp 7.
Cities Covered
5
Magnetic Latitude Range
51.8°–54.1° MLAT
Required Kp Index
Kp 6.0–7.0
Unlikely
Best chance in New Brunswick tonight: Bathurst
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
Bathurst
54.1° MLAT
Kp 6.0+ Horizon
Kp 7.0+ Optimal
Kp 8.0+ Bright
Miramichi
53.5° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Fredericton
52.7° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Moncton
52.4° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Saint John
51.8° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Bathurst
North Shore city with Chaleur Bay aurora viewing opportunities
Unlikely
Miramichi
River city with central New Brunswick aurora access
Unlikely
Fredericton
New Brunswick capital with aurora displays over Saint John River
Unlikely
Moncton
Hub city of the Maritimes with Bay of Fundy aurora viewing
Unlikely
Saint John
Port city with reversing falls and Atlantic aurora photography
Unlikely
Best Viewing Season in New Brunswick
Geographic Advantages
Mean astronomical darkness at Fredericton, Dec–Feb 10.3–11.7 hours
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for Fredericton
September 0.36 clear nights, 55.5% cloud
October 0.34 clear nights, 63% cloud
November 0.29 clear nights, 68.4% cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in New Brunswick?
Yes, New Brunswick offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Bathurst (MLAT 54.1°) can see aurora at Kp 6.0+, while southern locations need Kp 7.0+. Best viewing is September–April during dark, clear nights.
Learn More About the Northern Lights
Use the aurora borealis forecast, check northern lights tonight, or open the live aurora map and Kp tracker.
