What are the chances of seeing the northern lights in Lapland?
The math becomes that the propability of a clear night with northern lights is 0.3 x 0.35 = 0.105. In other words, to actually see the lights on any random night has about one in ten chance.
When can you see northern lights in Lapland?
The lights can be seen throughout the winter from November to April and are visible from any of our Lapland resorts, which all lie at the optimum latitude, north of the Arctic Circle. You are most likely to see the Northern Lights between 7pm and 2am, when the skies are dark and clear.
What is the best month to see the northern lights in Finland?
The best time to see the northern lights in Finland is from December to March. During these months there are also plenty of fun winter activities for you to enjoy. So even if the weather isn’t on your side, you will still have an incredible time in Lapland.
Can you see aurora in Helsinki?
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.
What is the best time to see northern lights?
When Is the Best Time to See the Northern Lights? The best time to see the Northern Lights is between November and March, with the highest probability in the middle of winter (December, January and February). You need to have clear skies, and look for auroras between 10 pm and 2 am.
Where in Lapland can you see northern lights?
The chances of seeing aurora borealis in Lapland are the highest around the latitude of Kilpisjärvi, which is a small town located in Finland’s northern “arm” near the northwesternmost point of Finland. When the sky is clear on that latitude, the likelihood to see the northern lights is three out of four nights!
How many days a year can you see the northern lights?
The Northern Lights are actually active all year round. But because they are only typically visible in the aurora zone between 65° and 72° North, they are not visible from April through August when the aurora zone experiences nearly 24 hours of daylight.