Warmian-Masurian: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Warmian-Masurian runs from September to April.
Warmian-Masurian tonight
Low
Aurora chance tonight, Warmian-Masurian overall: Low. Best place: Elblag, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM. Clouds are the limit there: about 71% cover tonight.
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Warmian-Masurian in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 53.8°–54.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 50.4°–50.8°
- Min Kp
- 5–6
- Aurora zone
- Mid-latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Warmian-Masurian
The aurora season in Warmian-Masurian usually runs from September to April.
Warmian-Masurian: nights through the year
Where the odds are best in Warmian-Masurian
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱ElblagWarmian-Masurian | Mid-latitude | 5 | 50.8° | September to April |
| 🇵🇱OlsztynWarmian-Masurian | Mid-latitude | 6 | 50.4° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Warmian-Masurian tonight?
Warmian-Masurian: it depends on where you are and on tonight's sky. Elblag needs about Kp 5; Olsztyn 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 Warmian-Masurian?
Warmian-Masurian 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: Elblag needs about Kp 5, Olsztyn about Kp 6. Each city's page gives its own threshold.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Warmian-Masurian?
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 Warmian-Masurian?
Warmian-Masurian: of the places in this list, Elblag needs the least — about Kp 5 — while Olsztyn needs about Kp 6. Wherever you are, a dark sky away from city lights matters more than the exact spot.