Northern lights in Hobart tonight
Australia · latitude -42.9°
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Seeing the aurora from Hobart
Honestly, Hobart is a long way from the auroral oval, so the lights only reach here during strong storms (about Kp 7+), a handful of times a year. Keep an eye on the live forecast above — but for a trip you can actually plan around, head to one of the destinations below, which sit right under the oval.
Where the aurora is a sure thing
If you want to plan a trip rather than gamble on a storm, these sit under the auroral oval:
All best places to see the northern lights →FAQ — northern lights in Hobart
Can you see the northern lights in Hobart?
Hobart only sees the aurora during strong geomagnetic storms — roughly Kp 7+, which happens a few times a year. For a reliable sighting, head to a destination under the auroral oval.
What Kp do you need to see the aurora in Hobart?
Roughly Kp 7 or higher for the lights to reach Hobart's latitude and appear low on the southern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Hobart?
On a dark, clear night around local midnight, away from city lights, ideally near a new Moon. Tonight the sky is properly dark from about 18:34.
Aurora chance is an estimate from the live NOAA Kp forecast and your latitude; the true viewline follows geomagnetic latitude and North America sees the lights a little further south. Always check a live forecast and local cloud cover before heading out.