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Kiel Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.0 · horizon 2% · clouds 99%
Kp index
2.0
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
2%
Cloud cover
99%
Full darkness
20:18 – 05:50

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

It is still light in Kiel; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.0. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 2% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 99%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:18 to 05:50.

3-day Kp forecast

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

17:00: 2.02.017:0020:00: 2.02.023:00: 2.72.723:0002:00: 1.71.705:00: 1.71.705:0008:00: 1.31.311:00: 1.31.311:0014:00: 1.31.317:00: 1.31.317:0020:00: 1.31.323:00: 1.71.723:0002:00: 1.71.705:00: 1.71.705:0008:00: 1.31.311:00: 1.31.311:0014:00: 1.31.317:00: 1.31.317:0020:00: 1.31.323:00: 1.71.723:0002:00: 1.71.7
October 16Kp 2.7Quiet
October 17Kp 1.7Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Kiel tonight?
It is still light in Kiel; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 2% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Kiel?
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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