Attention all aurora hunters! Tonight, Wednesday, 12 November 2025, is setting up to be one of the most phenomenal displays in years.
We are currently experiencing a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm, which means the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are supercharged and visible much further from the poles than usual.
However, when activity is this intense (Kp 7-9 potential), the difference between a good view and a perfect one comes down to one crucial factor: clear, dark skies.
Here is the breakdown of the best viewing options globally for tonight, based on the latest space weather activity and local cloud cover forecasts.
Greenland: The Highest Intensity Show
(Cloud Dependent) 🇬🇱
Northern Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland) 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮
Tonight, Iceland emerges as perhaps the most reliable spot for a clear, spectacular view. While the entire auroral oval is firing, Iceland’s current weather forecasts give it a significant edge.
Aurora Intensity: Excellent to intense. Expect lights directly overhead, potentially filling the sky with colour.
The Key Advantage: Current weather models show that several popular viewing areas are predicted to have clear skies tonight, especially during the peak viewing window (9:00 PM to 3:00 AM local time).
Best Bet: Areas around Reykjavík and the South-West coast currently show the strongest probability of a cloud-free night.
Recommendation: If you are in Iceland, get to a location away from city lights and prepare for an exceptional show from the very start of darkness.
Greenland is geographically positioned for the most intense aurora on Earth, sitting squarely under the magnetic pole.
Aurora Intensity: Guaranteed to be the highest possible. Expect strong reds, purples, and fast-moving curtains of light directly overhead.
The Challenge: Local cloud cover is a major factor here. Towns like Nuuk are currently showing forecasts for broken or heavy cloud, which could obscure the view entirely.
Recommendation: If you are here, you must actively check local, detailed cloud maps and be prepared to move inland or to a different coast to find a break in the cloud cover. The reward for finding a clear patch will be the ultimate aurora experience.
The ‘Big Three’ remain reliable for incredible viewing, especially their high-latitude regions like Tromsø, Abisko, and Rovaniemi.
Aurora Intensity: Excellent, with the likelihood of the lights reaching down toward the central/southern parts of these countries.
The Challenge: Weather systems this time of year can bring heavy snow and cloud cover. You must check the specific forecast for your town, as weather conditions can vary drastically across the Nordic region.
Final Tip for Aurora Hunters
A G4 storm is rare, but a cloud-free view is even rarer. Tonight, your strategy should be: Travel to the location closest to the auroral oval that has a confirmed clear-sky forecast during the peak viewing hours of 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM local time.
Good luck, and we hope you catch the spectacular G4 show!
Take a look at some previous, stunning Northern Lights videos – Here
