Where to See the Aurora (Northern Lights) in Spain

Spain has 2 aurora-viewing locations in our guide. The aurora borealis is most accessible here at Barcelona, where it can appear from a Kp index of 8. A higher Kp pushes the auroral oval toward the equator, so during stronger geomagnetic storms the aurora becomes visible from more of Spain. Check the live Kp forecast and the real-time aurora dashboard before heading out, and read what causes the aurora to understand the conditions.

Aurora viewing locations in Spain

• Barcelonafrom Kp 8 · 41.3°
  Northeast Spain
• Madridfrom Kp 8 · 40.4°
  Central Spain

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