Schleswig-Holstein: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Schleswig-Holstein runs from September to April.
Schleswig-Holstein tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Schleswig-Holstein overall: Low. Best place: Flensburg, 12:00 AM–3:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 85% cover tonight.
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Schleswig-Holstein in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 3
- Latitude
- 53.9°–54.8°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 50.4°–51.4°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Schleswig-Holstein
The aurora season in Schleswig-Holstein usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Schleswig-Holstein
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪FlensburgSchleswig-Holstein | Mid-latitude | 5 | 51.4° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪KielSchleswig-Holstein | Mid-latitude | 5 | 50.9° | September to April |
| 🇩🇪LübeckSchleswig-Holstein | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.4° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Schleswig-Holstein tonight?
Schleswig-Holstein: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Flensburg needs about Kp 5; Lübeck 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 Schleswig-Holstein?
Schleswig-Holstein 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: Flensburg needs about Kp 5, Lübeck about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Schleswig-Holstein?
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 Schleswig-Holstein?
Schleswig-Holstein: of the places in this list, Flensburg needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Lübeck needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.