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Aurora forecast for Missoula, MT

Tonight's northern lights forecast for Missoula, MT. Real-time Kp, weather, and viewing window.

Current Kp

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SYNCING

3-Hr Forecast

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SYNCING

OVATION Peak

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SYNCING

View Direction

N15° above horizon

ACTIVE

NOAA OVATION aurora forecast — northern hemisphere

Aurora oval — Missoula, MT

Local overlay ready · Wire to OVATION tiles

Aurora Forecast

NOAA OVATION

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Mean visibility probability, northern hemisphere (≥ 45° N)

View Line

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Current Kp

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3-Day outlook

NOAA Kp forecast

About aurora viewing in Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT sits at roughly 46.9°N, placing it in the mid–high-latitude aurora visibility band. Auroras are visible on the northern horizon during moderate storms (Kp ≥ 5) and can be overhead during severe events.

Best viewing is typically 22:00–02:00 local time. Prioritize dark-sky sites north of the city, low humidity, minimal cloud cover, and a moon that is below the horizon or in a low-illumination phase.