Catch the Northern Lights

Where and when to see the famous Northern Lights? How to prepare for the hunt? How do I find out the forecast for the appearance of Aurora in the northern sky? - answers to all the questions that the glow hunter asks himself.

What is the Northern lights?

Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis or Aurora Borealis. This is a natural phenomenon characterized by the glow of the sky, which is especially clearly visible in the high latitudes of the Arctic. The radiance is caused by the collision of charged particles with atoms in the upper layers of the atmosphere.

How to determine the probability of the appearance of radiance?

Northern lights hunters can choose the most favorable day to observe this magical phenomenon.

Northern lights hunters can choose the most favorable day to observe this magical phenomenon. You are able to track solar activity on our portal to choose the day with the highest KP idex!

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When is the best time to hunt for the Northern Lights?


In the period from August 28 to April 15. At this time, tourists can notice the Northern lights with the naked eye. The polar day recedes and twilight begins to thicken, which makes it possible to observe this amazing phenomenon.






The most convenient places for independent observation of the aurora

Are you hunting for the Northern Lights in your car? There are special signs throughout the area that will show you the most convenient points to observe the aurora. Parking is located next to each sign. 

How to dress for a trip to Murmansk?


In autumn (September - October): thermal underwear, warm pants, warm windbreaker, trekking shoes. Hat, turtleneck sweater, gloves.


In winter (November - April): thermal underwear winter/fleece clothing, warm winter pants, warm winter jacket, hat, balaclava, mittens , high winter shoes or winter shoes with gaiters, thermo socks.


We also additionally recommend self-heating bags, power bank charging, thermos with hot tea, spare shoes and socks, balaclava, if you wear glasses, we recommend replacing them with lenses.


Hunting for the Northern Lights — excursions and tours


Follow Aurora under the supervision of experienced guides and travel companies to significantly increase the chances of hunting. List of current offers:



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