Where to See the Northern Lights Today

Short-Term Aurora Forecast

Finding the Northern Lights Just Got Easier

Looking to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights? There's no need to wait for a lucky break. With this short-term forecast, you can quickly find out what kind of geomagnetic conditions are to be expected over the next 3 days. The predictions are updated daily by the Space Weather Prediction Center, so you can always be up-to-date on the latest forecast.

Combined with the Cloud Forecast, this tool will give you clues on where the Northern Lights are likely to be seen. Use the slider at the bottom of the graphic to adjust the time and date. This will give you a short-term forecast of the location and intensity of the aurora. This product is based on the OVATION model and provides a 30 to 90-minute forecast.

So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your Northern Lights adventure today!