Northern lights in Newfoundland and Labrador are occasional: this far south they need a geomagnetic storm of Kp 5 or more. Of the 4 locations AuroraMe tracks in Newfoundland and Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay has the best chance; others need up to Kp 7.
Cities Covered
4
Magnetic Latitude Range
51.0°–58.9° MLAT
Required Kp Index
Kp 5.0–7.0
Faint
Best chance in Newfoundland and Labrador tonight: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Kp Requirements by Location
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
58.9° MLAT
Kp 5.0+ Horizon
Kp 6.0+ Optimal
Kp 7.0+ Bright
Corner Brook
53.8° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Gander
53.0° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
St. John's
51.0° MLAT
Kp 7.0+ Horizon
Kp 8.0+ Optimal
Kp 9.0+ Bright
Visible on horizon
Clearly visible
Bright overhead
Aurora Status by City
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Labrador city with subarctic aurora viewing and military base access
Might be Visible
Corner Brook
Western Newfoundland city with Bay of Islands aurora viewing
Unlikely
Gander
Central Newfoundland aviation hub with boreal aurora displays
Unlikely
St. John's
Easternmost North American city with dramatic aurora displays over Atlantic
Unlikely
Best Viewing Season in Newfoundland and Labrador
Geographic Advantages
Mean astronomical darkness at Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Dec–Feb 10.2–12.1 hours
Peak Aurora Months
Estimates for Happy Valley-Goose Bay
March 4.7 clear nights, 64.3% cloud
February 4.69 clear nights, 59.6% cloud
January 4.67 clear nights, 59.5% cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the northern lights in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes, Newfoundland and Labrador offers aurora viewing opportunities. Cities like Happy Valley-Goose Bay (MLAT 58.9°) can see aurora at Kp 5.0+, 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.
