Aurora forecast – Northern lights forecast

What are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights right now?

Med en KP-indeks på 0 er nordlyset usannsynlig å være synlig noe sted annet enn direkte under auroraringene, nær geomagnetiske poler. IMF (Bz) er nøytral, noe som indikerer moderate sjanser for auroral aktivitet.

Real-time information

The data displayed here is collected from satellites, and depending on the speed of the solar wind, it can take between 15 minutes and an hour for the measured effects to reach Earth. Stay updated with the latest changes in space weather to get the most accurate information about aurora conditions. Remember to refresh the page regularly to ensure you are viewing the most recent data. Based on data from NOAA SWPC.

KP-INDEX KP 0
Extreme activity, auroras may be visible at latitudes north of 66.5°N.
G-SCALE G0
No geomagnetic storm, no impact on technology or communication.
IMF (Bz) 1.431 nT
The magnetic field is balanced, with little impact on aurora activity.
IMF (Bt) 7.035 nT
Moderate magnetic field, may increase aurora activity.
SOLAR WIND 434.4 km/s
Moderate solar wind speed, may increase aurora activity.
DENSITY 3.89 p/cm³
Low solar wind density, little effect on auroras.

Last updated: 15. January 2025 10:20

Would you like to learn more about the northern lights?

Then we recommend the book Northern Lights by physicist and science communicator Veronica Danielsen. This book offers an easy-to-read, informative, and entertaining insight into the science and history of the northern lights and is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand this spectacular natural phenomenon.

The members of our Facebook group had the pleasure of contributing to the book by answering questions from the author. As a token of appreciation, we were able to give away two copies of the book in random draws among interested members. Of course, this gesture has not influenced our recommendation; it is based solely on the book’s merits.

Perhaps you or someone you know would enjoy reading it? The book is available in both Norwegian and English editions. For international orders, we recommend using this bookseller.

Fotografi av boken Nordlyset skrevet av Veronica Danielsen
Photo: Veronica Danielsen