Northern Lights Tonight in Regina, Saskatchewan
Tonight in Regina: aurora is possible. Kp peaks at 3.7, at or above the local Kp 3.6 threshold; clouds 88%. Best window: 10 PM – 12 AM CST, look north, low on the horizon.
Visibility now
ModerateKp 2.0 now (quiet); this spot needs Kp 3.6+.
Kp: NOAA SWPC · Oval: NOAA OVATION · Clouds: Open-Meteo · Updated every 15 minutes.
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Regina aurora forecast
| CST | Kp | Chance | Status | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 3.7 | 8 of 100 | Too light | 100% |
| 7 PM | 3.7 | 42 of 100 | Moderate | 67% |
| 8 PM | 3.7 | 41 of 100 | Moderate | 73% |
| 9 PM | 3.7 | 42 of 100 | Moderate | 66% |
| 10 PM | 3.7 | 49 of 100 | Moderate | 34% |
| 11 PM | 2.7 | 10 of 100 | Unlikely | 100% |
Chance combines Kp against the local threshold, clouds, darkness and the moon. Hours before dark read “Too light”.
Kp is just one factor. The app adds clouds, moon, darkness, latitude and solar wind for each night.
Which nights are best?
The first night in the NOAA outlook that reaches Regina's Kp 3.6 is Nov 17.
~104 aurora nights per year
Dark nights when Kp reached 3.6, average of the last three years (GFZ Potsdam). Clouds not counted.
Average nights per month since 2015. Best months to visit: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct.
Tonight's best window
Best time tonight:10 PM – 12 AM CST, look north, low on the horizon.
Fully dark from 7:13 PM to 6:11 AM CST.
Why this forecast?
Aurora Borealis Viewing in Regina
Regina has the sky Prairie cities are known for: huge, flat and often clear on cold winter nights. The threshold of 3.6 is within reach of a moderate storm, and there is nothing on the land to block the northern horizon. You do not need to drive far for a good look on a strong night.
The city is the limit. Regina sits on the Wascana Creek plain, and its light dome spreads across the flat ground and reflects off low cloud and blowing snow. Wascana Centre, the large park in the middle of town, helps a little with its lake and open lawns, but the downtown skyline and the streets around it still brighten the sky. For anything fainter than a strong green arc, you will want to leave the city.
Regina locals head out on the grid roads north of the city, where wheat and canola fields stretch away and a farm lamp is the only light. With the city behind you, the northern horizon is much darker. Farther afield, Cypress Hills and Grasslands National Park are the two big dark-sky preserves of the southern Prairie, and the Regina and Saskatoon astronomy centres use both for outreach. A drive to either is a full-day trip, so most people save it for a clear night with a forecast storm.
For the whole picture, check the northern lights tonight overview or the live aurora map.
Dark-sky spots near Regina
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Dark-Sky Preserve (RASC)
Dark-sky preserve declared in 2004 on the Alberta and Saskatchewan border. A long drive from Regina, so plan an overnight stay.
Grasslands National Park
Dark-Sky Preserve (RASC)
Dark-sky preserve designated in 2009; Parks Canada calls it one of the darkest in Canada. The East Block is closest to Regina.
Other cities in Canada
Saskatoon
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Kelowna
Vancouver
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