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Northern Lights Forecast for Abisko
Abisko, Sweden
68°20′58.2″N ⋅ 18°48′54.7″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be high around 10 PM in Abisko tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at around 35%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Abisko
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Cloud Cover:82%
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Abisko
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Tomorrow night
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 12 °C31 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C25 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C18 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 13 °C22 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C15 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C
10 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Abisko
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% 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 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.