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Finland Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.7 · horizon 1% · clouds 92%
Kp index
1.7
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
1%
Cloud cover
92%
Full darkness
20:27 – 05:42

Updated: · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Finland; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 1% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 92%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:27 to 05:42.

3-day Kp forecast

Kp 5 or higher means a geomagnetic storm; the lights can be seen further south.

12:00: 1.71.712:0015:00: 1.71.718:00: 2.02.018:0021:00: 2.02.000:00: 2.72.700:0003:00: 1.71.706:00: 1.71.706:0009:00: 1.31.312:00: 1.31.312:0015:00: 1.31.318:00: 1.31.318:0021:00: 1.31.300:00: 1.71.700:0003:00: 1.71.706:00: 1.71.706:0009:00: 1.31.312:00: 1.31.312:0015:00: 1.31.318:00: 1.31.318:0021:00: 1.31.300:00: 1.71.700:0003:00: 1.71.7
October 16Kp 2.0Quiet
October 17Kp 2.7Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Finland tonight?
It is still light in Finland; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 1% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Finland?
The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.

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