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Yellowknife Aurora Forecast

Canada62.45°N, 114.37°W

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Yellowknife, Canada

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Meilleure saison

Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre, Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai

Type d'aurore

Aurores boréales (Lumières du Nord)

Fuseau horaire

America/Yellowknife

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Yellowknife Aurora Viewing Guide

Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories is one of the best places on Earth to see aurora. Flat terrain, minimal light pollution, and position directly under the auroral oval create perfect viewing conditions.

Meilleure période pour visiter

The aurora season runs year-round with 240+ nights of activity. Mid-August to early October and mid-November to mid-April offer dark skies. Winter provides the most consistent viewing.

Conditions météorologiques

Continental subarctic climate with very cold, dry winters. Temperatures range from -20°C to -35°C. The dry cold means clear skies are common.

Conseils d'observation

  • Aurora Village offers heated teepees and professional photography
  • Drive the Ingraham Trail for multiple dark-sky viewpoints
  • Prelude Lake offers stunning aurora reflections on clear ice

Lieux d'observation recommandés

Aurora Village

Purpose-built aurora viewing facility with heated teepees, guides, and professional photography services available.

62.5167°N, 114.3667°W

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Prelude Lake

Popular viewpoint on the Ingraham Trail. The frozen lake provides stunning aurora reflections and wide-open skies.

62.5500°N, 113.9667°W

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Ingraham Trail

This scenic highway offers numerous dark-sky pullouts and viewpoints. The further you drive, the darker it gets.

62.4833°N, 113.8333°W

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Foire aux questions

Yellowknife sits directly under the auroral oval at 62.4°N, ensuring aurora activity most nights. The flat terrain provides unobstructed views in all directions. The dry, cold climate creates many clear nights.

Données fournies par le NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center et Open-Meteo