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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Forecast

Low chance
Kp 1.7 · horizon 6% · clouds 68%
Kp index
1.7
Overhead chance
3%
On the horizon
6%
Cloud cover
68%
Full darkness
18:35 – 05:23

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

Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Rovaniemi right now. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 3% chance of aurora directly overhead and 6% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 68%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:35 to 05:23.

3-day Kp forecast

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

17:00: 1.71.717:0020:00: 1.71.723:00: 2.72.723:0002:00: 2.32.305:00: 2.02.005:0008:00: 2.02.011:00: 2.32.311:0014:00: 2.32.317:00: 3.73.717:0020:00: 4.04.023:00: 4.74.723:0002:00: 5.05.005:00: 3.73.705:0008:00: 3.33.311:00: 3.33.311:0014:00: 3.33.317:00: 3.33.317:0020:00: 3.33.323:00: 3.33.323:0002:00: 4.04.0
November 5Kp 2.7Quiet
November 6Kp 4.7Active: good chance
November 7Kp 5.0Storm: strong aurora likely
November 8Kp 4.0Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Rovaniemi tonight?
Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Rovaniemi right now. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 3% chance of aurora directly overhead and 6% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Rovaniemi?
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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