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Northern lights · Poland

Warsaw Northern Lights Forecast

Low chance
Kp 4.0 · horizon 0% · clouds 0%
Kp index
4.0
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
0%
Cloud cover
0%
Full darkness
19:30 – 05:11

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

Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Warsaw right now. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 4.0. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 0%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:30 to 05:11.

3-day Kp forecast

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

02:00: 4.04.002:0005:00: 3.33.308:00: 2.02.008:0011:00: 1.31.314:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 2.02.020:0023:00: 1.71.702:00: 1.71.702:0005:00: 1.71.708:00: 1.31.308:0011:00: 1.31.314:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 1.31.320:0023:00: 1.71.702:00: 1.71.702:0005:00: 1.31.308:00: 1.31.308:0011:00: 1.31.314:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 1.71.720:0023:00: 1.71.702:00: 2.72.702:00
October 17Kp 4.0Active: good chance
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet
October 20Kp 2.7Quiet

Best places to see the aurora right now

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Warsaw tonight?
Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Warsaw right now. 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 Warsaw?
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.