Live aurora map of Lapland
See where the auroral oval sits right now, how far south the lights can reach – and which Lapland spots have the best odds tonight.
The auroral oval, updated every few minutes
Coloured cells show NOAA’s OVATION model – the probability of aurora overhead in the next ~30 minutes. Numbers on the pins are tonight’s chance at each spot, combining the forecast with live cloud cover and darkness.
Drag to see how far south the lights reach. The dashed line is a rough rule of thumb for Finland.
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How to use the aurora map
The coloured cells come from NOAA’s OVATION model, which estimates the chance of aurora directly overhead in roughly the next 30 minutes. Green means a small chance, violet and pink mean a strong one. Over Finnish Lapland the oval is often visible even on quiet nights.
The dashed line is a rule of thumb for Finland: north of it, auroras can usually be seen low on the northern horizon at the chosen Kp. Drag the slider to see how far south a stronger storm would reach.
The numbers on the pins are tonight’s chance at each spot, combining the forecast with cloud cover and darkness. Tap through to the best places guide for viewpoints and travel tips.