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Live Aurora Webcams

Hunt for the northern lights from your sofa. These live cameras point at the sky across Finnish Lapland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Canada, the northern US and the UK. Each one shows its local time and whether it's dark there right now, so you know which skies are worth checking.

Tip: the live bar at the top of the page shows the current Kp index and solar wind. When they spike, the cameras where it's dark are the ones to watch.

Live aurora cameras

How to spot aurora on a webcam

  • Look for a green glow or arc low over the horizon that slowly changes shape. Cameras often pick up color your eyes would miss.
  • A faint grey band can still be aurora. Watch it for a minute and see if it moves.
  • Clouds glow orange from nearby lights. Aurora is green, red or purple, and stars shine through it.
  • The best viewing is usually 10 PM–2 AM local time. See the best time to see the northern lights.

When to check the cameras

  • When the Kp index reaches 4–5 or higher. What Kp means.
  • When Bz turns south in the live bar: activity often follows within an hour.
  • During forecast storm windows. See the October 2026 aurora forecast.
  • From late August to mid-April. In summer, high-latitude cameras never get dark.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to watch aurora webcams?

When it's dark at the camera, ideally around 10 PM–2 AM local time, and when the Kp index or solar wind shows elevated activity. Use the "Dark now" filter to find cameras where it's night.

Why can't I see the northern lights on the webcam?

It may be daylight or twilight there, cloudy, or simply quiet. In summer, high-latitude cameras have no real darkness. Check the live Kp and try a camera where it's currently dark.

Are aurora webcams live?

Yes. They're live streams run by resorts, airports and nature organizations. Streams sometimes go offline or move, and offline cameras are marked on this page.

Streams are embedded from their owners' YouTube channels and camera providers, and all rights stay with them. Streams play muted. Use "Enlarge video" for a bigger view. Know a great aurora webcam we should add? Email us at support@auroramoose.com.

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