Northern lights diary – January 8th 2026

Sunrise: 11:09 UTC

Sunset: 15:59 UTC

Kp : 2/9

Moon status: 69.2 % illuminated

Forecast: Cloud cover is expected to vary through the night, with possible breaks giving clear views of the sky. Temperatures will be cold but stable, creating good conditions for staying out and watching the heavens

Comment: After a short wait, we were lucky enough to see the first auroras, which were not very intense, but then at the end of the night they shone at their brightest, giving us a magnificent moment on board.

Guide: Isabella