Northern lights in Lithuania tonight
Aurora borealis over the Curonian Spit, Lithuania - UNESCO World Heritage dune peninsula, Parnidis Dune, Kp 5 threshold.
How the sky looks right now
Live Kp index from NASA & NOAA, mapped to what it means across Lithuania.
Aurora activity detected. Kp6 storm in progress. Good viewing conditions at high latitudes tonight.
How far south the glow reaches
At Kp 6, the auroral oval pushes down to ~54°N - covering every Lithuania town below.
7-day outlook for Lithuania
Predicted peak Kp each night, from NOAA's 3-day forecast and the 27-day solar-recurrence model.
Forecasts beyond 3 days are lower confidence - check back nightly as the outlook firms up.
Aurora visibility by town
Each spot lights up at a different Kp threshold thanks to its latitude. It comes down to the clouds.
Klaipėda
55°NBaltic coast city, Curonian Spit UNESCO dunes
Šiauliai
56°NHill of Crosses foreground – northern Lithuania dark sky
Nida
55°NCuronian Spit UNESCO – Parnidis Dune Bortle Class 2-3
Vilnius
54°NLithuania's capital – Molėtai Observatory, Aukštaitija National Park
Three ways to do it
Nida
Curonian Spit UNESCO site – Parnidis Dune, north-facing Baltic shore, Bortle 2-3
Threshold · Kp 5Šiauliai
Hill of Crosses foreground, northern Lithuania dark sky, lowest threshold inland
Threshold · Kp 4Klaipėda
Baltic coast gateway, ferry to Curonian Spit, best-positioned city
Threshold · Kp 5Why Lithuania stands out
The Curonian Spit is Lithuania's standout aurora asset. This 97-km sand dune peninsula - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. The western shore faces north-west over open sea and the dune crests give elevated positions with 180-degree sky views. In winter the spit is quiet outside Nida village, with minimal artificial light anywhere on the peninsula.
Lithuania is the southern end of the Baltic aurora circuit that runs through Latvia's Cape Kolka and Estonia's Lahemaa coast. The threshold rises as you move south - but during moderate storms, all three Baltic states can see aurora on the same night from their respective north-facing coasts. The G5 storm of May 2024 produced aurora photographed from Lithuania's coast and parks.
Lithuania at 55–56°N magnetic latitude is better positioned for aurora than many expect - the same latitude as Moscow and the Scottish Borders. Kp 5 is the threshold from Klaipėda and the Curonian Spit. The north-facing Baltic coast is the country's best asset for aurora watching.
Compare Lithuania locations tonight
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How often does the aurora appear in Lithuania?
Average nights per month the Kp reached Klaipėda's threshold, from 15 years of geomagnetic data (2010–2024).
Based on geomagnetic data 2010–2024. Lithuania has a Baltic maritime climate - the coast often clears when inland areas remain overcast, making Klaipėda and Nida the most reliable aurora positions.
Plan your trip to Lithuania
Best window
October and March for equinox activity peaks. Head to Nida on the Curonian Spit for the best north-facing dark sky position in Lithuania. The ferry crossing from Klaipėda takes 5 minutes; the spit is very dark in winter.
Monitor alerts
At Kp 5, Lithuania sits at the edge of regular aurora territory. Set NOAA G-storm alerts and check the cloud forecast before making the trip to the coast. The Curonian Spit is 2–3 hours from Vilnius.
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