Did you know that over 80% of tourists miss the Northern Lights due to the lack of Aurora knowledge? Don't let that be you! The right time and the right place are the key. Northern Lights Online Course and Aurora mobile app designed for beginners will significantly increase your chances.
Designed For Beginners
Designed For Beginners
Update: Hey there, we've added 10 free videos from our Ultimate Northern Lights Online Course to this post. In the videos, we explain the mysteries of the Aurora Borealis in simple terms for beginners. You'll learn things like what the Northern Lights really look like and how long the show lasts. Also covered are common shapes, Aurora forecasting, tips for finding the best viewing spot, and more. We made the videos short and right to the point. Enjoy learning new things about one of nature's most incredible light shows.
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
To predict when and where these Auroras will occur, scientists monitor Sun's activity for a 27-day Aurora forecast. This is because it takes approximately 27 days for the full rotation of the Sun. Each day, this forecast gives us a value for how active the Northern Lights will be that day.
3-Day Aurora forecasts give us a value for every 3-hour block to get an even shorter-term forecast. This is because particles from the Sun travel approximately three days before arriving to our planet and interacting with our atmosphere.
Check our article on how to easily find the best place for Northern Lights viewing in 4 easy steps: Where Can I See the Northern Lights
An easy way to find the darkest place ideal for Aurora viewing is to use the light pollution map: Light Pollution Maps for Aurora Hunters
The Northern Lights forecast for 3 days and long-term Aurora forecast for up to 27 days ahead can be found in Lumyros Aurora App
Before going out for your Aurora hunt take Northern Lights Online Course where you will learn all you need to know to successfully hunt for the Northern Lights and significantly increase your chances. This course is designed for beginners so you don't need to worry about not knowing much yet.
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You might be wondering why a Northern Lights forecast is made 27 days in advance. It all comes down to the Sun's rotation and it's activity. Scientists are able to evaluate Sun's activity and assign to each day an estimated strength value - Kp index. So you can plan your Northern Lights trip ahead of up to 27 days thanks to these prediction models.
The 27-day Aurora Forecast gives a single value for each day. It describes how intense the Aurora might be, ranging from 0 (no aurora) to 9 (very intense). Knowing this can help you make plans to enjoy the Northern Lights if they are likely to be around on a particular night.
If you need more short-term prediction, then you can also check out the 3-Day Aurora Forecast which gives us a value for every three hours. This is because charged particles take roughly three days to reach our planet and so if conditions are right, this will tell you when and where Auroral activity might be seen in the near future!