Kp 1 · quiet
Where can you see the aurora at Kp 1?
A Kp 1 reading means a quiet night — the aurora stays tight around the poles, overhead only at the highest latitudes. Of the 402 places we track, 62 can see the aurora at Kp 1 or below — 62 of them come into reach right at Kp 1. Check any of them for tonight, or read what the Kp index means.
Cities that can see the aurora at Kp 1
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Tours, stays and wheels
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Aurora chasing tours
Guided minibus & boat tours worldwide that drive you to the clearest, darkest skies on the night.
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Glass igloos & aurora cabins
Heated glass-roof rooms across Lapland, Iceland and the Arctic — watch the lights from bed.
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Rent a car to chase clear skies
Self-drive away from town glow to the dark-sky spots. Compare every local supplier in one place.
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