Can I see the northern lights in Zandvoort tonight?

It is still light in Zandvoort; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon.

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Zandvoort?

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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Zandvoort Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.3 · horizon 0% · clouds 22%

Kp index: 1.3
Overhead chance: 0%
On the horizon: 0%
Cloud cover: 22%
Full darkness: 20:36 – 06:16

Updated: 27 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Zandvoort; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 22%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:36 to 06:16.

3-day Kp forecast

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

October 17	Kp 2.7	Quiet
October 18	Kp 1.7	Quiet
October 19	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance
October 20	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

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