Can I see the northern lights in Saint Petersburg tonight?

It is still light in Saint Petersburg; 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 Saint Petersburg?

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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Saint Petersburg Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.7 · horizon 0% · clouds 92%

Kp index: 2.7
Overhead chance: 0%
On the horizon: 0%
Cloud cover: 92%
Full darkness: 19:57 – 05:28

Updated: 1 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Saint Petersburg; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 92%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:57 to 05:28.

3-day Kp forecast

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

October 19	Kp 4.7	Active: good chance
October 20	Kp 4.7	Active: good chance
October 21	Kp 3.7	Quiet
October 22	Kp 3.0	Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Saint Petersburg tonight?: It is still light in Saint Petersburg; 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 Saint Petersburg?: 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.