Antarctica · Scenic · by U.S. Antarctic Program (NSF)
McMurdo Station: live aurora webcam
A scenic camera in Antarctica run by U.S. Antarctic Program (NSF). It records aurora in its view from about Kp 1; you would need about Kp 1 to see it with your own eyes there.
Right now at this camera
Daylight Daylight · Kp 4.7 / 2 · cloud 91%The sun is too high at the camera. It shows aurora only after dark.
Open the live camera (opens in a new tab) ↗
Opens on U.S. Antarctic Program (NSF)'s website in a new tab.
Other webcams nearby
- Scott Base 2 km E
Questions and answers
Can the McMurdo Station webcam show the northern lights tonight?
Yes, if it is dark there, the sky is clear and the Kp index reaches about 1. The status at the top of this page is updated every few minutes.
What Kp index does McMurdo Station need?
The camera records aurora from about Kp 1. To see it with your own eyes at the same place you need about Kp 1.
Who runs the McMurdo Station camera?
U.S. Antarctic Program (NSF). We only link to the camera and, when the owner streams on YouTube, embed that official stream on request.
These cameras belong to their owners — we only link to them. Most show little in daylight or under cloud, and some pause in summer.