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Northern Lights Forecast for Abisko

Name: Abisko, Sweden
Address: Abisko, Sweden

Abisko, Sweden

68°20′58.2″N ⋅ 18°48′54.7″E

Aurora data last updated at 21 May 2026, 19:55 local time

Current local time:

Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 4 AM in Abisko tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 5% to 50%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.

Aurora Forecast for Abisko

Today at 11:00 PM

Moderate Activity

Cloud Cover:18%

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Low clouds

Fog

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Hourly aurora forecast for Abisko

Hourly aurora forecast for Abisko
Local time	Aurora activity
Tonight 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Fri 2 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 5 AM	Low Activity
Fri 8 AM	Low Activity
Fri 11 AM	No activity
Fri 2 PM	No activity
Fri 5 PM	Low Activity
Fri 8 PM	Low Activity
Fri 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Sat 2 AM	Moderate Activity
Sat 5 AM	Low Activity
Sat 8 AM	Low Activity
Sat 11 AM	No activity
Sat 2 PM	No activity
Sat 5 PM	Low Activity
Sat 8 PM	Low Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Abisko

Tonight

May 21 - May 22

21:00
11 °C
39 percent cloud cover
00:00
6 °C
5 percent cloud cover
03:00
3 °C
51 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

May 22 - May 23

21:00
9 °C
21 percent cloud cover
00:00
6 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
5 °C
90 percent cloud cover

Saturday night

May 23 - May 24

21:00
7 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
6 °C
100 percent cloud cover
02:00
6 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

11:50 PM

Sunrise

01:31 AM

Current Moon

First Quarter

32% illumination

Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Abisko

Long-term aurora forecast calendar with daily aurora scores, moon phases, and activity levels.
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			21Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination	22Friday, May 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination	23Saturday, May 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination	24Sunday, May 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination
25Monday, May 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination	26Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination	27Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination	28Thursday, May 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination	29Friday, May 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	30Saturday, May 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	31Sunday, May 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination
1Monday, June 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	2Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination	3Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination	4Thursday, June 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination	5Friday, June 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination	6Saturday, June 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination	7Sunday, June 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination
8Monday, June 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination	9Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination	10Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination	11Thursday, June 11, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination	12Friday, June 12, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination	13Saturday, June 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination	14Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination
15Monday, June 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	16Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination	17Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination

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Northern Lights in Abisko

Abisko is one of the best-known northern lights destinations in Sweden. The village sits beside Lake Torneträsk and Abisko National Park, with a wide-open setting that naturally suits sky watching. Many travellers choose Abisko because it is simple, scenic and has a strong reputation for clear breaks compared with wetter coastal areas farther west.

Where to watch the northern lights in Abisko

You do not need to go far in Abisko. The open areas near Abisko Turiststation and the lakeshore already give you broad views of the sky, which is one reason the village is so popular with first-time aurora travellers. If you want a more structured evening, the Aurora Sky Station on Nuolja is the best-known local option when it is operating.

What else to do in Abisko

Abisko also works well without a car. The train stops at Abisko Turiststation, and you have easy access to winter trails, the national park and the start of the Kungsleden. That makes it one of the simplest places in Swedish Lapland to build around a short aurora-focused trip.

FAQ

Can I see the northern lights in Abisko without a car?

Yes. Abisko is one of the simpler northern lights destinations to do by train, and many visitors stay near Abisko Turiststation and join local tours from there.

Where should I watch the northern lights in Abisko?

The lakeside and open ground near Abisko Turiststation are the usual starting points. If you want a more structured outing, the Aurora Sky Station is the best-known local option when it is operating.

Why is Abisko so popular for northern lights trips?

Abisko is popular because it is easy to reach, easy to do without a car and well known for its broad sky views and reliable reputation as an aurora travel destination.

What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Abisko?

In Abisko, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.

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 2.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.