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Saariselkä Northern Lights Forecast

Cloudy
Kp 1.7 · horizon 6% · clouds 88%
Kp index
1.7
Overhead chance
4%
On the horizon
6%
Cloud cover
88%
Full darkness
18:29 – 05:16

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

The sky over Saariselkä is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 4% chance of aurora directly overhead and 6% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 88%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:29 to 05:16.

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 Saariselkä tonight?
The sky over Saariselkä is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 4% chance of aurora directly overhead and 6% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Saariselkä?
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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