Feb 13 • 20:29 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Soon you will see something really nice in the sky

An increase in solar wind is expected this weekend, raising the chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Finland.

This article discusses the anticipated arrival of a solar wind that is expected to enhance the probability of witnessing the Northern Lights over the weekend in Finland. A flow of solar wind that originated from a coronal hole is projected to reach Earth on Sunday evening, although the exact timing is currently uncertain. This variation in the timing indicates that the effects could be observed as early as Saturday or even into Monday.

According to meteorologist Sebastian Käki from the Finnish Meteorological Institute, this increase in solar wind will likely elevate geomagnetic activity, thus making it a potential opportunity for viewing the Aurora Borealis. The cloud cover in Finland is expected to vary on Sunday, with clearer skies predicted for the northern and central regions of the country. This variability in weather conditions will play a crucial role in how visible the Northern Lights will be to observers in different regions.

Additionally, news reports have mentioned the possibility of a significant solar storm occurring this weekend. While Käki acknowledged this claim, he noted that current observations do not suggest the likelihood of events similar to the powerful solar eruptions that occurred on January 20. The insights provided by meteorologists indicate that while there may be some geomagnetic activity, the intensity and magnitude of this upcoming event may be less than that seen in previous solar storms this year.

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