Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern runs from September to April.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern overall: Low. Best place: Stralsund, 2:00 AM–5:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 85% cover tonight.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stralsund | 39Low | 2:00 AM–5:00 AM | 85% | 5 |
| Greifswald | 26Low | 2:00 AM–5:00 AM | 85% | 6 |
| Rostock | 24Low | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM | 94% | 6 |
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 3
- Latitude
- 54.1°–54.3°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 50.6°–50.9°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The aurora season in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern usually runs from September to April.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪StralsundMecklenburg-Vorpommern | Mid-latitude | 5 | 50.9° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪RostockMecklenburg-Vorpommern | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.6° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪GreifswaldMecklenburg-Vorpommern | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.6° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tonight?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Stralsund needs about Kp 5; Greifswald needs about Kp 6. On top of that it takes a clear, dark sky — cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has no single number. The higher the Kp, the further from the pole the auroral oval reaches, so the threshold rises with distance from the pole: Stralsund needs about Kp 5, Greifswald about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
September to April, with November to February the darkest stretch — though at this latitude the season is set by how often a storm reaches you, not by daylight.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: of the places in this list, Stralsund needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Greifswald needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.