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Northern Lights Forecast for Jukkasjärvi
Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
67°51′4.0″N ⋅ 20°36′42.1″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 9 PM and 1 AM in Jukkasjärvi tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Jukkasjärvi
Hourly aurora forecast for Jukkasjärvi
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Jukkasjärvi
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Jukkasjärvi
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, August 15, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 10% illumination | Sunday, August 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 17% illumination | |||||
Monday, August 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 44% illumination | Thursday, August 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. First quarter, 54% illumination | Friday, August 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 63% illumination | Saturday, August 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 72% illumination | Sunday, August 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 80% illumination |
Monday, August 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination |
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 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 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 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 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 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 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 |
Seeing the Aurora in Jukkasjärvi
Located in Sweden, Jukkasjärvi is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Sitting at a latitude of 67.9°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
Aurora Season in Jukkasjärvi
You can spot the aurora here anytime from September to March. While the dark winter months are most popular, the autumn and spring equinoxes often bring a statistical increase in geomagnetic activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Jukkasjärvi?
In Jukkasjärvi, 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 2 to 3.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.