{"id":3320,"date":"2021-09-04T10:44:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T08:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koekainuu.fi\/northern-lights-kainuu\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:31:54","slug":"northern-lights-kainuu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/northern-lights-kainuu\/","title":{"rendered":"The Northern Lights can be spotted surprisingly often in the area of Kainuu Arctic Lakeland \u2013 Aurora hunter&#8217;s guide for seeing the lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Are you having a holiday somewhere in Kainuu, like Kajaani, Vuokatti, Kuhmo, Paljakka or Ukkohalla, and you are wondering, how to see the Northern Lights? Read this article written by a local Aurora hunter to get some tips!<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder of Koe Kainuu Adventures, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/info\/\">Kert<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/who\/\"><strong>tu<\/strong><\/a> is an experienced aurora enthusiast, who has worked for many years as an aurora guide in Lapland, and is currently organizing aurora hunting activities in<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-kuhmo\">Kuhmo<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-vuokatti\/\">Vuokatti<\/a><\/strong>. In this article, she answers some of the most common questions from beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kuhmo_revontulet-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kuhmo_revontulet-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kuhmo_revontulet-1-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/kuhmo_revontulet-1-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This picture is from Kuhmo in December 2020. The freezing lake sang ominously, and the auroras danced in the sky. An amazing experience!  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you see Northern Lights in Kainuu Arctic Lakeland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can, and surprisingly often! Especially around the equinoxes, the Earth&#8217;s position allows auroras to be seen even south of Lapland.  During the equinoxes, the Earth&#8217;s magnetic field is in an optimal position to receive particles from the sun. These particles create auroras when they hit the atmosphere.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on a rough estimate from my own experience, I would say you can see auroras in Kainuu at least a couple of times a month, often even weekly, depending on the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity of the sun is running on 11 year cycle. During the peak the sun is shooting a lot of mass ejections, which are causing the most impressive auroras. The peak is on the year 2025 and after that, it slowly starts to go down. 2026 and 2027 should still be great years to see the lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulien_kuvaamiinen_syksy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulien_kuvaamiinen_syksy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulien_kuvaamiinen_syksy-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulien_kuvaamiinen_syksy-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to see the Northern lights in Kainuu Arctic Lakeland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kainuu, auroras don&#8217;t rise directly overhead as often as in Lapland, but they are mostly seen in the northern horizon. Therefore, you need to find a place with an unobstructed view of the northern sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the location should be free from light pollution. Make sure your location is not south of any city or ski resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there are plenty of excellent aurora watching spots in Kainuu! For example, the southern shore of a lake is an excellent choice, and luckily, we have plenty of lakes here. Open fields, marshes, or the tops of hills can also provide good views.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulimetsastaja_kuhmo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulimetsastaja_kuhmo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulimetsastaja_kuhmo-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulimetsastaja_kuhmo-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During the biggest displays, it&#8217;s easy to feel small. Photo: Michail-Angelos Tzoumas <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the right time to expect auroras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Auroras are created by charged particles emitted by the sun. Predicting space weather is not the same as predicting Earth&#8217;s weather. Long-term forecasts, especially, are very difficult to make.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurora hunters use forecasts and satellite data to know when they will appear. You can check a rough forecast for the next 27 days <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceweatherlive.com\/en\/auroral-activity\/aurora-forecast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi_kuhmo-1024x729.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi_kuhmo-980x698.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi_kuhmo-480x342.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher the Kp index, the better the chances of seeing auroras. In Kainuu, Kp 4, sometimes even 3, is enough to see them. The higher the index, the higher auroras rise in the sky and the faster they move.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as I mentioned earlier, the Kp index is only a rough guide. On the evening you plan to go out, watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceweatherlive.com\/fi\/revontuliaktiivisuus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solar wind meters<\/a><\/strong>. From them, you can see, among other things, the speed of the solar wind, its density, the orientation of the magnetic field, and much more! When you know how to read the values, you can know the exact moment when auroras will appear, with an accuracy of up to ten minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Does it sound difficult? Join our tour in <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-kuhmo\">Kuhmo<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-vuokatti\/\">Vuokatti<\/a> to find a effortless way to see the auroras! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/anatti_kuhmo_revontulet-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/anatti_kuhmo_revontulet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/anatti_kuhmo_revontulet-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/anatti_kuhmo_revontulet-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I take good photos of auroras?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best tool for photographing auroras is, of course, a DSLR camera, but it&#8217;s also possible to photograph them with a compact camera or smartphone. The most important thing is that you can choose the settings manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need a tripod or some other stable surface because nighttime photography requires long exposure times, lasting several seconds. It&#8217;s impossible to shoot handheld under such circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi-3-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/revontulikurssi-3-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The very first Aurora hunting and photography workshop participants had incredible luck! The auroras appeared just as we began the practical training session.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The camera settings depend on many factors, such as the brightness of the auroras and the speed of their movement, but also the phase of the moon can affect the settings a lot! You can try setting the parameters like this: ISO 1600 f 4 ss 15 sec.  Also, use a remote shutter release or a two-second timer, as your camera will shake slightly when you press the shutter button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I go for Aurora hunting on my own or book a tour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, since we are selling Aurora tours, you can probably guess our opinion. Perhaps you won&#8217;t need a tour, if your accommodation is in a good location and you are lucky enough to see the lights straight from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a rental car, you could try hunting yourself. But beware, if the weather is cold, in the worst scenario your car battery dies in the middle of nowhere. Many roads that you see in navigator might also not be open during the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you book a tour in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-kuhmo\">Kuhmo<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-vuokatti\/\">Vuokatti<\/a><\/strong>, you won&#8217;t get just a car ride. You get local knowledge about &#8220;secret&#8221; locations, carefully planned safety and of course alot of interesting stories and facts both about Auroras and life in Finland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/aurora-hunting-activities-kuhmo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/aurora-hunting-activities-kuhmo-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/aurora-hunting-activities-kuhmo-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Aurora hunting is an extremely rewarding hobby, but it can feel also like eerie experience for someone that is not used to be driving long distances in the darkness without seeing anybody. I don&#8217;t recommend beginners going for a hunt far from towns on their own, especially if the weather is really cold. It can be dangerous if you&#8217;re not sure what you are doing.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Kerttu<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/web_revontulikurssi_kerttu_komulainen-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/web_revontulikurssi_kerttu_komulainen-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/web_revontulikurssi_kerttu_komulainen-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aurora hunting and photography workshop participants photographing auroras at <a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/hotel-kalevala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Kalevala&#8217;s<\/a> shore in March 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/web-aurora-tour-vuokatti-02-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/web-aurora-tour-vuokatti-02-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/web-aurora-tour-vuokatti-02-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our first <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/koekainuu.fi\/en\/aurora-tours-vuokatti\/\">aurora hunt in Vuokatti<\/a><\/strong> sure was exiting! First we saw mild auroras on a lake, but then the sky started to get cloudy. We changed the location and we found these beautiful dancing auroras!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you see Northern Lights in Kainuu? What kind of location I should choose for watching them? 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