Northern lights in Czech Republic tonight
Aurora borealis over Šumava National Park, Czech Republic - Bohemian Forest plateau at 1,000–1,300 m, Bortle Class 2, Kp 6 threshold.
How the sky looks right now
Live Kp index from NASA & NOAA, mapped to what it means across Czech Republic.
Low activity expected. Solar conditions are currently quiet. Chances of aurora visibility are low tonight.
How far south the glow reaches
At Kp 1, the auroral oval reaches ~76°N - covering every Czech Republic town within range.
7-day outlook for Czech Republic
Tonight shows the live Kp reading. The nights after it show the Kp expected from any coronal mass ejection DONKI predicts will arrive that day, and a quiet baseline of Kp 2 where no arrival is forecast, so tonight's activity does not carry forward. For a longer-range view based on solar rotation, see NOAA's 27-day outlook.
Forecasts beyond 3 days are lower confidence - check back nightly as the outlook firms up.
Aurora visibility by town
Each spot lights up at a different Kp threshold thanks to its latitude. It comes down to the clouds.
Best months for Czech Republic (Šumava National Park)
September, March and May average the most aurora nights. This latitude keeps usable darkness in every month, so no month counts zero, but the midwinter figures still sit below the equinox peaks. A G2+ storm forecast is the trigger to drive to Šumava.
Three ways to do it
Šumava National Park
Bohemian Forest plateau at 1,000–1,300 m - Bortle Class 2, darkest sky in Czech Republic
Threshold · Kp 6Why the Czech Republic stands out
At 46°N magnetic latitude, the Czech Republic is one of the lower-latitude European countries where aurora has been confirmed. The Šumava plateau on the German and Austrian borders stands at 1,000–1,300 m above sea level. That elevation matters: mountain sites sit above much of the atmospheric haze and valley light pollution. The Bortle Class 2 conditions on Šumava's highest points are among the darkest in central Europe and comparable to Scotland's remote glens.
The Czech Republic benefits from its position between Poland to the north and Austria to the south. Strong storms that produce aurora in Germany's Baltic coast will often also reach the Czech mountain regions. During the current solar maximum, the country has seen several confirmed aurora events. Patience and a willingness to drive to high ground are the two requirements.
The G5 storm of May 2024 produced vivid red and green aurora photographed across the entire country - from Šumava's peaks and the hilltops of northern Bohemia to elevated positions within Prague. For many Czech observers, it was the first aurora they had ever seen. Such G5 events are rare but Kp 6+ events occur 10–15 times per year during solar maximum.
Compare Czech Republic locations tonight
Pre-filled with Czech Republic's top spots - search 369 countries and towns worldwide to compare any of them side by side.
How often does the aurora appear in Czech Republic?
Average nights per month the Kp reached Šumava National Park's threshold, from 15 years of geomagnetic data (2010–2024).
Based on geomagnetic data 2010–2024. The Czech Republic needs G2+ storms - but mountain elevation at Šumava and Krkonoše improves visibility significantly over flat terrain at the same latitude.
Plan your trip to Czech Republic
Best window
March and October around the equinox for the highest probability of a G2+ storm reaching 50°N. Drive to Šumava National Park - about 2.5 hours from Prague - for Bortle 2 conditions at 1,000–1,300 m elevation with clear northern views.
Storm-dependent viewing
Aurora in the Czech Republic is storm-dependent. Set NOAA G2+ alerts. When a G2–G3 storm is confirmed, drive to high ground in Šumava or the Krkonoše mountains. Most aurora nights in the Czech Republic offer only a few hours of notice.
Related pages
Aurora Locations Worldwide
Global hub for all aurora forecast regions.
Read →Northern Lights Šumava Tonight
Šumava - the Czech Republic's best aurora position, Bortle Class 2 at 1,300 m.
Read →Northern Lights Germany
Germany - north coast options with lower Kp thresholds.
Read →Northern Lights Poland
Poland - adjacent country, similar latitude range.
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