Can I see the northern lights in Moscow tonight?

The sky over Moscow is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 5% on the northern horizon.

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

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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Moscow Northern Lights Forecast

Cloudy
Kp 1.3 · horizon 5% · clouds 88%

Kp index: 1.3
Overhead chance: 0%
On the horizon: 5%
Cloud cover: 88%
Full darkness: 19:27 – 05:00

Updated: 26 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

The sky over Moscow is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 5% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 88%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:27 to 05:00.

3-day Kp forecast

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

October 17	Kp 2.0	Quiet
October 18	Kp 2.7	Quiet
October 19	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance
October 20	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance

Best places to see the aurora right now

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Moscow tonight?: The sky over Moscow is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 5% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Moscow?: 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.