Can I see the northern lights in Stockholm tonight?

It is still light in Stockholm; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 3% on the northern horizon.

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

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.

Northern lights · Sweden

Stockholm Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.7 · horizon 3% · clouds 0%

Kp index: 1.7
Overhead chance: 0%
On the horizon: 3%
Cloud cover: 0%
Full darkness: 19:48 – 05:15

Updated: 7 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Stockholm; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 3% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 0%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:48 to 05:15.

3-day Kp forecast

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

October 18	Kp 1.7	Quiet
October 19	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance
October 20	Kp 5.0	Storm: strong aurora likely
October 21	Kp 3.3	Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Stockholm tonight?: It is still light in Stockholm; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 3% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Stockholm?: 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.