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Svalbard Aurora Forecast

Noruega78.22°N, 15.65°E

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Svalbard, Norway

Alto ÁrticoOsos polaresLatitud extrema
Mejor temporada

Octubre, Noviembre, Diciembre, Enero, Febrero

Tipo de aurora

Aurora boreal (Luces del Norte)

Huso horario

Arctic/Longyearbyen

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Svalbard Aurora Viewing Guide

Svalbard at 78°N is the world's northernmost inhabited region, offering unique high-Arctic aurora experiences during the polar night. The extreme latitude means the sun doesn't rise from November to February.

Mejor época para visitar

October to February is the aurora season, with polar night from mid-November to late January providing 24-hour darkness. Note that summer months have midnight sun, making aurora viewing impossible.

Condiciones meteorológicas

Svalbard has an Arctic climate with temperatures from -10°C to -20°C in winter. Dress in proper Arctic expedition gear. Weather can change rapidly.

Consejos de observación

  • Join organized tours with armed guides (mandatory outside settlements due to polar bears)
  • The polar night offers unique daytime aurora viewing opportunities
  • Book accommodation well in advance during aurora season

Lugares de observación recomendados

Longyearbyen

The main settlement with various viewpoints. Light pollution is minimal, but guided tours venture further for optimal viewing.

78.2232°N, 15.6469°E

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Adventdalen Valley

The valley outside Longyearbyen offers dark skies and mountain backdrops. Accessible by organized tours only.

78.1833°N, 16.0833°E

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Preguntas frecuentes

Yes! The polar night from mid-November to late January means aurora can be visible any time of day when skies are clear. This is one of the unique aspects of Svalbard aurora viewing.

Datos proporcionados por NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center y Open-Meteo