Aurora forecast (Northern lights forecast)

Aurora forecast (Northern lights forecast) 2

What are the chances of seeing the northern lights right now? 

With a KP index of 1, the Northern Lights may be visible at very high latitudes, such as parts of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and extreme northern Canada above 68°N. The IMF (Bz) is directed strongly southward, which greatly enhances auroral activity, significantly increasing the chances of visibility. 

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How is the aurora activity right now?

Here you can see detailed information about the current potential aurora activity. The information displayed here is measured by satellites, and depending on the speed of the solar wind, it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour from the time the measurement is taken until we see the effect on Earth.

KP INDEX KP 1
Visible north of 64.5°N
G-SCALE G0
No significant activity
IMF DIRECTION (BZ) -4.084 nT
Southward direction
IMF strength (BT) 5.490 nT
Moderate impact
SOLAR WIND SPEED 365.4 km/s
Low impact
SOLAR WIND DENSITY 2.04 p/cm³
Very low density

Last updated: 12. December 2024 02:30

What are the chances of northern lights in the coming days?

These tables provide an overview of the expected aurora activity for the next three days. Perfect for planning the best time to experience the northern lights! Keep in mind that these forecasts are only indicative, and conditions may change. Stay updated and get ready for a magical experience under the stars.

Expected aurora activity 12. December

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:00 - 04:001.67QuietN/A
04:00 - 07:001.67QuietN/A
07:00 - 10:001.33QuietN/A
10:00 - 13:001.33QuietN/A
13:00 - 16:001.33QuietN/A
16:00 - 19:001.33QuietN/A
19:00 - 22:001.67QuietN/A
22:00 - 01:001.33QuietN/A
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Expected aurora activity 13. December

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:00 - 04:001.67QuietN/A
04:00 - 07:001.67QuietN/A
07:00 - 10:001.67QuietN/A
10:00 - 13:001.33QuietN/A
13:00 - 16:001.33QuietN/A
16:00 - 19:001.33QuietN/A
19:00 - 22:001.33QuietN/A
22:00 - 01:001.33QuietN/A
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Expected aurora activity 14. December

TimeKPStrengthClouds
01:00 - 04:001.67QuietN/A
04:00 - 07:001.67QuietN/A
07:00 - 10:001.33QuietN/A
10:00 - 13:001.33QuietN/A
13:00 - 16:001.67QuietN/A
16:00 - 19:001.33QuietN/A
19:00 - 22:001.33QuietN/A
22:00 - 01:001.33QuietN/A
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Other useful information

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

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