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Northern Lights Forecast for Yellowknife

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

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Yellowknife Aurora Guide

Located in the Northwest Territories region of Canada, Yellowknife is a notable destination for night sky watchers. At a latitude of 62.5°, it is further south than traditional aurora hotspots. Keep a close eye on space weather forecasts and be ready to travel to darker skies if a severe storm hits.

When to see the northern lights in Yellowknife

While auroras are driven by solar storms rather than seasons, you still need dark skies. In Yellowknife, your best chances are during the darker months from October through February.

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