The magic of
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CURRENT STATUS · MELTAUS, LAPLAND
KP-INDEKSI · NOAA
6.0/ 9
🌌 Good conditionsFalling
Updated: 18:52 UTC
FORECAST (NEXT HOURS)
Now+8h
Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center
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ABOUT THE AURORA
The northern lights appear when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in Earth's upper atmosphere. This spectacular display of physics is particularly breathtaking under the dark skies of Lapland.
We use NOAA's (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) real-time Kp index as the basis for our alerts. The Kp index measures geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0–9.
0–2
Quiet— Aurora rare or absent
3–4
Moderate— Possible in Lapland under dark skies
5–6
Active— Good visibility conditions in Lapland
7–9
Storm— Visible across all of Finland
VIEWING TIPS
- 01Go outside around midnight when the sky is darkest
- 02Avoid artificial lights — allow 20 minutes for your eyes to adapt
- 03A clear, cloud-free sky is essential
- 04Meltaus's dark skies make it one of the best spots in Lapland