In der vergangenen Nacht tanzten Polarlichter am Himmel über Baden-Württemberg. Gibt es auch in der Nacht von Dienstag auf Mittwoch eine Chance, das Himmelsspektakel hier zu sehen?
The northern lights over Baden-Württemberg can be so beautiful. A recording from the night of Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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In Baden-Württemberg waren in der Nacht zum 20. Januar 2026 Nordlichter am Himmel zu sehen. Die Seite www.polarlicht-vorhersage.de hatte vorher die Wahrscheinlichkeit auf Nordlichtsichtungen als „ extrem hoch“ eingestuft (Stand: 19.1.2026 – 22.00 Uhr) und richtig gelegen. Auf der Vorhersage-Seite gibt es nach wie vor eine Polarlichtvorwarnung für die Zeit vom 19. bis 20. Januar. Dort heißt es: „Am 18. Januar 2026 um 18:00 UTC ereignete sich ein LD-Flare der Klasse X1.9. Auf dem CCOR-1-Instrument des GOES-Satelliten ist ein erdgerichteter Full-Halo-CME zu sehen. Dieser wird die Erde voraussichtlich in etwa 24 bis 48 Stunden erreichen. Dann ist mit starken geomagnetischen Störungen zu rechnen. Helle Polarlichter sind möglich.“
So you can Northern lights also the next night in Baden-Württemberg observe?
Polarlichter in BW: Wo kann man sie heute sehen?
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In various regions of Germany there is now and then the opportunity to observe the northern lights. At such moments, the night sky lights up in impressive colors such as green, violet, yellow and red. The lights are often clearly visible, especially in rural areas. But the question arises: Can Northern Lights enthusiasts in Germany currently see the fascinating lights in the sky? And what is the forecast for the coming nights?
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency NOAA, the likelihood that Northern lights over Germany in the coming nights can be seen, can be assessed as “mediocre”.
Nordlichter Vorhersage: Wann sind sie zu sehen?
The basic rule for sighting the northern lights over Germany is: the stronger the solar storms, the better the visibility in southern latitudes, explained a spokesman for the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). A measure of the strength of a solar storm is Kp-Index. A Kp index between 0 and 3 indicates low solar activity, with a Kp value of 9 there would be northern lights even over the middle of Germany – for example Dresden or Kassel. In very rare cases, these can also be seen from the Alpine region. The prerequisite for this is clear skies and a clear view to the north. For the coming nights says NOAA maximum KP values of 6.00 in advance. By the way, on Tuesday night this value was 8.00.
Polarlichter sehen: So wird das Wetter in der Nacht in BW
If you want to observe the northern lights, you need the appropriate weather conditions. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), these are for the Night of Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, quite cheap. Accordingly, the sky over Baden-Württemberg is mostly clear and cloudless. Fog and high fog can only be expected in the lowlands and Upper Swabia. However, northern lights fans have to dress warmly. According to meteorologists, a minimum temperature of -9 degrees is expected.
Polarlichter aktuell: Die beste Uhrzeit für Nordlichter über BW
Some Northern Lights photographers recommend the first half of the night as the best viewing time on their websites. The most important thing is that it is as dark as possible. The observation time should therefore be far away from sunrise and sunset. In Baden-Württemberg the sun sets on Tuesday around 5 p.m. Theoretically, the chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening sky increases from around 8 p.m. The moon has also just passed through its new moon phase and does not “interfere” with a possible celestial spectacle. Northern lights watchers should choose a place that is as dark as possible to observe. In brightly lit cities such as Stuttgart or Karlsruhe, a sighting is unlikely.
