is the aurora visible?

Abisko tonight: Yes — very likely. Get outside.

Conditions are on your side

9.7/10

Tonight, hour by hour (local time)

  1. 17:00Kp 6
  2. 20:00Kp 6
  3. 23:00Kp 6
  4. 02:00Kp 6
  • Dark skyDark sky: 100%
    How dark the sky gets at the best moment tonight — the sun must sit well below the horizon. Midnight sun drags this to zero, polar night keeps it at 100%.
  • Solar activitySolar activity: 100%
    Forecast geomagnetic activity (Kp) measured against what this location needs for overhead aurora. Full bar means the oval should reach you.
  • Clear skyClear sky: 97%
    How much sky the clouds leave open. Low cloud blocks the view completely; thin, high cirrus only softens it.
  • MoonlightMoonlight: 100%
    A bright moon above the horizon washes out faint detail. It dims a display, but never hides a strong one.

Forecast assembled 16:18 UTC. Refreshes every 30 minutes.

The next seven nights

  1. Tonight9.7 
  2. Sun 11 Oct9.7 
  3. Mon 12 Oct10.0 
  4. Tue 13 Oct0.0rough estimate
  5. Wed 14 Oct4.3rough estimate
  6. Thu 15 Oct4.2rough estimate
  7. Fri 16 Oct2.5rough estimate

The first three nights use NOAA's detailed Kp forecast. Beyond that, scores lean on the rougher 27-day outlook — treat them as a tendency, not a promise. Planning further ahead? See the best time of year for Abisko.

Conditions right now

-1°CAir temperature
5 km/hWind
37%Cloud cover now

Statistically the clearest sky in the auroral zone

Abisko lies in the rain shadow of the Scandinavian mountains, in a microclimate famous for its "blue hole" of clear sky. Combined with a position under the auroral oval, it has one of the highest aurora success rates anywhere on Earth.

Where to watch from

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Common questions

Why is Abisko considered the best place in Europe for aurora?

Its mountain rain shadow keeps skies clear when the whole Norwegian coast is overcast, and it sits under the auroral oval, so even quiet nights (Kp 1-2) deliver.

How do I get there?

Train or drive 1.5 h west from Kiruna; the night train from Stockholm also stops at Abisko Turiststation.

Do I need the Sky Station ticket to see anything?

No — the lakeshore and canyon are excellent and free. The Sky Station buys altitude above low cloud and a heated café.