Auroras in Finland - Finnish Meteorological Institute
on the south coast (e.g. Helsinki, Turku): once in a month on average. When? The typical time for auroral displays is at midnight, and a couple of hours before and after. However, auroras may occur randomly anytime when the sky is dark enough for seeing them.
The 13 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Finland This …
Aug 28, 2023 · It is possible to see the northern lights in Helsinki, but as is the case with urban stargazing, the conditions have to be just right. There must be a clear sky and a strong solar storm that produces aurora bright enough to be seen through the light pollution.
How to see the northern lights – best tips for catching auroras
Here are a few tips for spotting auroras in Finland. The best time to visit the northern parts of Finland to catch a glimpse of the auroras is between August and April. While winter might be the most popular time for visits, a utumn and spring are …
Helsinki - AuroraReach
With a population of 642.04K Helsinki has experienced 8.88K aurora observations since we started tracking. View realtime 3 day forecasts, join the discussion and explore the best times to visit for auroras.
Northern lights - Finnish Meteorological Institute
In Sodankylä every second night is an auroral night, in Helsinki once per month. When the Earth's magnetic field is very disturbed, the auroras can spread all over Europe. The best time to see auroras is between 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. local time.
Northern lights in Helsinki – any chance? - Insider's Helsinki
Can you see northern lights in Helsinki? Yes, but it's very unlikely. According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, statistically there could be aurora borealis in the southern coast once a month – if the skies were clear and conditions perfect.
Auroras in Finland – FMI-SPACE
Finland is one of the best inhabited regions in the world for viewing northern lights, i.e. auroras. Where? Finland is on the southern rim of the auroral oval. The probability for seeing auroras is best in the northernmost part of the country, i.e. in Lapland.
Where Can You See Northern Lights in FINLAND? - Aurora ... - Aurora …
If you’re planning an aurora-chasing trip to Europe, then Finland should definitely be on your shortlist. In this article, we answer the question ‘Can you see Northern Lights in Finland?’ with a list of seven of the best aurora viewing locations in the country.
Best Time and Place to See the Northern Lights in Finland
Jun 11, 2023 · Finland stretches from its southern capital, Helsinki, on the shores of the Baltic Sea, over 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) north into the Arctic Circle. While it’s possible to catch the occasional glimpse of the aurora in southern Finland, you’ll have a …
Auroras and space weather - Finnish Meteorological Institute
Space weather for the coming days, a graph estimating the probability of the occurrence of aurora borealis and geomagnetic disturbances in real time.