Best Time to See the Northern Lights in the U.S.
The best time to see the northern lights in the U.S. is usually from late fall through early spring, especially in northern states with dark skies and strong geomagnetic activity.
Northern Lights Forecast for Spokane, WA Tonight
Spokane, located in eastern Washington, offers a unique opportunity to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the northern lights. While Spokane is not as prime a location as some northern countries like Norway or Iceland, it still provides occasional chances to see this natural phenomenon.
Unlikely tonight
This is probably not a night to travel
The forecast does not currently show enough aurora activity for this location. Check again later or compare places farther north.
Tonight in Spokane: None chance
Practical viewing window: 7:26 PM–6:04 AM local time
- Now
- None
- Typical activity
- Kp 6–7
- Approximate oval reach
- Where to look
- Low toward the northern horizon
- Weather
- Sky outlook unavailable
Aurora activity, darkness, and cloud cover are evaluated separately. The forecast uses the local observing night, including nights that cross UTC dates. Aurora forecast data refreshes every ten minutes. See how the forecast works.
Night-by-night forecast for Spokane
Tonight
Sep 19
None
Peak Kp 3.0Tomorrow
Sep 20
None
Peak Kp 2.0Monday
Sep 21
None
Peak Kp 1.7
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Local viewing guide
Aurora inSpokane
- Latitude
- 47.7° N
- Location
- Washington, United States
Spokane, located in eastern Washington, offers a unique opportunity to witness the mesmerizing beauty of the northern lights. While Spokane is not as prime a location as some northern countries like Norway or Iceland, it still provides occasional chances to see this natural phenomenon.
The likelihood of seeing the northern lights in Spokane is moderate. The city occasionally experiences geomagnetic storms that can make the aurora borealis visible, especially during periods of high solar activity. However, these occurrences are not frequent, and the lights may not be as vivid as in higher-latitude regions.
To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights in Spokane, head away from city lights to darker areas with unobstructed northern horizons. The best times to see the aurora borealis are during the fall and spring equinoxes when geomagnetic activity is typically stronger.
While seeing the northern lights in Spokane is not guaranteed, keeping an eye on space weather forecasts and being prepared to venture out to optimal viewing spots can enhance your chances of witnessing this breathtaking natural light show.
How to use tonight's forecast in Spokane
The current aurora chance for Spokane is None. Use the local viewing guide above for Spokane-specific context, then combine the live rating with darkness and weather.
What the current chance means
A none or near-none chance in Spokane usually means tonight is not a strong aurora setup for this location. It is still useful context, because you can compare later updates or look at cities farther north for better odds.
What to check after the Spokane forecast
Use these pages to compare Spokane with other forecast locations, understand why visibility changes, and plan the next place to watch.
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