Aurora forecast · NOAA + clouds
Checking for northern lights over Poland tonight…
We combine the NOAA Kp forecast, cloud cover, sky darkness and the Moon for every spot.
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Spots facing north
Where to look tonight
Tap a pin to see the aurora chance at that spot.
How it works
How to read the index
In Poland the aurora shows up during strong geomagnetic storms. In the north a camera usually catches it from about Kp 5, in the south from about 6–7.
You also need clear skies, full darkness and a low view to the north. A bright Moon lowers the chance.
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Aurora guides
- Northern Lights in Poland: When and How to See Them
What has to line up to see the northern lights in Poland: a geomagnetic storm, clear dark skies, an open northern horizon and the right time of year. - Kp Index Explained: What You Need to See Aurora in Poland
What the Kp index is, how to read the G1 to G5 storm scale, and which Kp you need to see the northern lights on the Polish coast, inland and in the south. - Where to See the Northern Lights in Poland: 14 Spots
Fourteen places to see the northern lights in Poland: Baltic beaches and cliffs, lakes in Kashubia and Masuria, and dark sky parks in the south. - How to Photograph the Northern Lights: Phone and Camera Settings
Exact settings for aurora photos: ISO, exposure time, manual focus at infinity, tripod, night mode on a phone and the mistakes to avoid. - Aurora and the Solar Cycle: Why Poland Sees More Now
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in October 2024. Why the northern lights reach Poland more often now, how equinoxes help, and why a camera sees more than your eye.
Forecast for every spot
- Jastrzębia Góra
- Dębki
- Hel, Cypel Helski
- Łeba
- Rowy
- Ustka
- Darłówko
- Trzęsacz
- Krynica Morska
- Wdzydze
- Charzykowy, Bory Tucholskie
- Zdory, Śniardwy
- Lutowiska, Bieszczady
- Hala Izerska
FAQ
Will there be northern lights in Poland tonight?
The map combines the NOAA Kp forecast with cloud cover for each spot. A score above 40 means a real chance of photographing the aurora.
What Kp do you need to see the aurora in Poland?
On the coast usually Kp 5 for a camera and 6–7 for the naked eye. Southern Poland needs more.
Where is the best place to see the aurora in Poland?
In the north, with an open view of the northern horizon and away from lights: on the coast and in dark-sky parks.