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Aug 26 - Aug 27
- 4 °C
11 percent cloud cover - 2 °C
28 percent cloud cover
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Northern Lights Forecast for Sodankylä
Sodankylä, Lapland, Finland
67°25′0.1″N ⋅ 26°36′0.0″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be high around 12 AM in Sodankylä tomorrow night. Sky will be dark from 12:30 AM to 2:01 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 95%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Sodankylä
Today at 3:00 AM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:28%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Sodankylä
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Sodankylä
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Tomorrow night
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 9 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 9 °C97 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C97 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 12 °C
63 percent cloud cover - 9 °C19 percent cloud cover
- 7 °C
24 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Dark from 12:30 AM to 02:01 AM (1 h 31 min)
Current Moon
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98% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Sodankylä
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% illumination |
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Sodankylä Aurora Guide
Sodankylä is situated in Finland's Lapland area. Sitting at a latitude of 67.4°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to see auroras in Sodankylä
The aurora season in Sodankylä is generally active from early September until late March. December through February offers the longest nights, giving you the widest daily window to spot activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Sodankylä?
In Sodankylä, you usually need at least Kp 1 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is around 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.