Will you see the southern lights (aurora australis) in Ushuaia tonight?

Tonight's odds in Ushuaia are low: solar activity looks quiet tonight (Kp 1.7, below Ushuaia's usual Kp 5 threshold), and the sky outlook is mostly cloudy.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 2 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Ushuaia

The aurora is a planning trip, not a same-day dash. The best months in Ushuaia are June, July, May — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Tonight is one data point; the next 7 nights below show how the window is trending.

Aurora forecast for Ushuaia — the next 4 nights

A ✓ means the forecast Kp clears Ushuaia's Kp 5 visibility threshold — but clear skies still decide the night.

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. Tonight's dark-hours window in Ushuaia looks mostly cloudy (about 56% cloud on average). The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the south.

Head out of town along the coast or up toward the Martial Glacier; you want a clear southern horizon over the Beagle Channel. Patience and a strong-storm alert are essential this far from the oval.

Northern lights tours & stays in Ushuaia

Aurora tours from Ushuaia typically run $70–$260 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.