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Tonight's aurora forecast
Compare aurora activity and clear skies across every destination before choosing where to go.
Norway
Tromsø
Norway
Lofoten
Norway
Alta
Sweden
Abisko
Sweden
Kiruna
Finland
Rovaniemi
Finland
Saariselkä
Iceland
Reykjavík
Iceland
Vík
Aurora activity from NOAA · Cloud forecast from Yr / MET Norway · Local outlooks use each destination's coordinates
Where to see the northern lights
Every destination below sits under or near the auroral oval. Each guide includes the best months, local viewing tips, tonight's live outlook and tours you can book.
Norway
Fjords, coastal drama and the auroral oval's heartland
NorwayTromsø
The Arctic capital and the world's most popular aurora base
Best months: Late September to early April
NorwayLofoten
Auroras over jagged peaks and red fishermen's cabins
Best months: September to March
NorwayAlta
The City of the Northern Lights — where aurora science began
Best months: October to March
Iceland
Black beaches, glaciers and easy access from everywhere
Sweden
The clearest Arctic skies and the ICEHOTEL
Finland
Glass igloos, deep forest and Santa's home turf
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