The northern lights right now

What are the chances right now?

With a KP index of 0, the Northern Lights are unlikely to be visible anywhere except directly beneath the auroral oval, near the geomagnetic poles. The IMF (Bz) is neutral, so it does not affect the chances in either direction. 

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Northern Lights Info

Real-time aurora data updated every 5 minutes

KP Index KP 0
Above 66.5°
G scale G0
No Impact
IMF direction 0.500 nT
Neutral
IMF strength 3.457 nT
Weak IMF
Solar wind speed 422.6 km/s
Moderate
Solar wind density 1.34 p/cm³
Low Density

Last updated: 8. January 2025 19:25

Would you like to learn more about the northern lights?

Then we recommend the book Northern Lights by physicist and science communicator Veronica Danielsen. This book offers an easy-to-read, informative, and entertaining insight into the science and history of the northern lights and is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand this spectacular natural phenomenon.

The members of our Facebook group had the pleasure of contributing to the book by answering questions from the author. As a token of appreciation, we were able to give away two copies of the book in random draws among interested members. Of course, this gesture has not influenced our recommendation; it is based solely on the book’s merits.

Perhaps you or someone you know would enjoy reading it? The book is available in both Norwegian and English editions. For international orders, we recommend using this bookseller.

Fotografi av boken Nordlyset skrevet av Veronica Danielsen
Photo: Veronica Danielsen