Northern Lights in Washington
Washington
Tonight's forecast 91%
of the Moon lit
Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Washington
Spokane has the best chances, with the aurora on some clear nights at the best time of year.
Every night of 2026 in Spokane, January at the top: how long it's dark, and the chance of aurora on a clear night.
Best chance of aurora on a clear night, north to south.
- Dark hours
- Chance of aurora
Long-term averages for clear nights, since 1985. Geomagnetic data: GFZ, CC BY 4.0