Swedish Lapland · Aurora guide
Northern lights
in Kiruna.
See northern lights activity around Kiruna in northern Sweden. Explore the regional aurora pattern from the city toward Abisko and the surrounding Swedish Lapland landscape.
Coming soon for iPhone and Android
Activity model · not a sighting guarantee
The same NOAA aurora model used in the Aurora Signal app. Readings refresh every five minutes.
Take the next step with Aurora Signal
Make the most of
your Kiruna nights.
The map shows aurora activity. The app brings your local outlook and favorite places together, so you can decide when to look up.
- Find a time worth considering.Explore activity, clouds, and darkness together in your Premium outlook.
- Keep your skies close.Save Kiruna and the other places you care about for your next visit.
- Look beyond one location.Explore the aurora map and surrounding skies from your phone.
The app is getting ready for launch. Some planning features require Premium. Aurora sightings are never guaranteed.
Follow your curiosity north
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Explore nearby skies and other aurora destinations.
A little sky knowledge
The northern lights
in Kiruna.
Kiruna provides a different map center from Abisko, to its northwest. Both are northern destinations, but an auroral band can vary across the region. The map lets you inspect that pattern without assuming one global activity number describes every place equally.
Use the location marker for orientation. It marks the city center, not a recommended viewing spot or an instrument measuring aurora directly above the city.
Destination reference: Swedish Lapland
Model and forecast explanation: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Should I compare Kiruna and Abisko on separate nights?
For current activity, compare them at the same observation time. The oval changes, so a difference between readings taken hours apart can reflect timing rather than a consistent difference between the destinations.
When is the northern lights season in Kiruna?
Autumn to early spring. This is a guide to the darker part of the year, not a prediction for a particular night. Aurora activity changes throughout the year.
How far ahead does the map forecast?
NOAA’s OVATION product provides a short-term outlook, typically around 30–90 minutes depending on solar wind conditions. It is not a forecast for the whole night. Check the forecast timestamp and return for a fresh reading.