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Gothenburg Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.7 · horizon 0% · clouds —%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
0%
Full darkness
20:07 – 05:44

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

It is still light in Gothenburg; 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. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:07 to 05:44.

3-day Kp forecast

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

11:00: 2.72.711:0014:00: 3.03.017:00: 3.73.717:0020:00: 4.74.723:00: 4.34.323:0002:00: 4.34.305:00: 4.74.705:0008:00: 3.73.711:00: 3.03.011:0014:00: 3.03.017:00: 3.03.017:0020:00: 3.33.323:00: 3.73.723:0002:00: 3.33.305:00: 3.73.705:0008:00: 3.03.011:00: 2.72.711:0014:00: 2.32.317:00: 2.02.017:0020:00: 3.33.323:00: 3.03.023:0002:00: 2.72.7
October 19Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 20Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 21Kp 3.7Quiet
October 22Kp 2.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Gothenburg tonight?
It is still light in Gothenburg; 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 Gothenburg?
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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