Northern lights guides

A little understanding goes a long way.

Five guides for making your own decision. Read one before your trip, then come back to the forecast when you’re here.

  1. 01How to see the northern lights in Tromsø without a tour
  2. 02Best time to see the aurora in Tromsø: months, hours, moon and darkness
  3. 03What the Kp index actually means at 69° north: why Kp 2 can be enough
  4. 04Reading cloud forecasts for aurora hunting around Tromsø
  5. 05Which spot tonight: how we score spots, and how to choose

Put the advice into practice: explore the spot directory

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