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Northern Lights in Svalbard & Jan Mayen: Where and When to See Them
Parts of Svalbard & Jan Mayen lie right under the auroral oval: near Longyearbyen the aurora can appear on almost any clear, dark night. Near Longyearbyen, February has historically been the best month (40% of nights).
Featured destinations
Where the aurora is easiest to see
| Place | Region | Kp needed | Kp for photos | Magnetic latitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longyearbyen | Svalbard | 0 | 0 | 76.0° |
Live sightings
Where visitors are reporting the aurora right now. A place climbs with every report and drops again as the reports age.
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Latest reports
Regions of Svalbard & Jan Mayen
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