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Northern lights activity (real-time)

These are real-time measured satellite data that collectively show potential aurora activity. On average, it takes 30 minutes from when these measurements are made until we see their effect in the atmosphere.

KP index KP 2
North of 62.3ยฐ
G-scale G0
No impact
IMF direction (Bz) -0.781 nT
Neutral
IMF strength (Bt) 5.541 nT
Moderate
Solar wind speed No data available
Low
Solar wind density No data available
Very low

Three day forecast

Expected aurora activity for the next three days. This forecast provides an indication of the likelihood of seeing the northern lightsโ€”perfect for those looking to plan the best time to experience the aurora.

Expected aurora activity 23. November

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:003.00MidN/A
04:003.67MidN/A
07:002.00QuietN/A
10:001.67QuietN/A
13:001.33QuietN/A
16:000.67QuietN/A
19:001.00QuietN/A
22:001.00QuietN/A

Expected aurora activity 24. November

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:002.33QuietN/A
04:002.67QuietN/A
07:002.33QuietN/A
10:002.33QuietN/A
13:002.00QuietN/A
16:002.00QuietN/A
19:002.00QuietN/A
22:001.67QuietN/A

Expected aurora activity 25. November

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:002.33QuietN/A
04:003.00MidN/A
07:002.00QuietN/A
10:002.00QuietN/A
13:001.67QuietN/A
16:002.00QuietN/A
19:002.00QuietN/A
22:002.33QuietN/A

Other useful information

One hour forecast from NOSWE.
Four hour forecast from NOSWE.

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