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Reykjavik - Northern Lights - Iceland

Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

Northern Lights photography conditions - combines aurora activity levels with clear skies and proper darkness for optimal viewing.

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 3 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation-18.1° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Atlantic/Reykjavik
aurora weather icon
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Reykjavik
Sat, Apr 18 · 24:00–04:00 · 4h window
Low confidence
31%
🌌Aurora Quality95%
Kp Index: Kp 6 (Moderate Storm)
Sun Elevation: -13.3° (Astronomical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 10%
aurora weather icon
Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Reykjavik
Sat, Apr 18 · 04:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89%
Medium

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.

Iceland offers aurora photography with landscapes found nowhere else on Earth - volcanic craters, glacier lagoons, black sand beaches, and waterfalls all under the northern lights.

What makes Iceland special:

  • Volcanic landscapes - Lava fields, geothermal areas, and dramatic geology create otherworldly compositions
  • Glacier lagoon - Jökulsárlón's floating icebergs reflect aurora in ways unique to Iceland
  • Iconic foregrounds - Kirkjufell, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and Skógafoss are bucket-list shots
  • Ring Road access - Most spots accessible via paved roads, making aurora chasing practical

Aurora season runs September through March. Iceland's changeable weather means cloud gaps can open anywhere - our forecast helps you identify which locations have the best chance tonight.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Aurora Quality
≥ 50.0%
Solar Elevation
≤ -8.0°
Aurora Activity
≥ 50.0%
Total Cloud Coverage
≤ 30.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Wed, Apr 8
01:000%-18°28%76%24135m
02:000%-18°21%100%23791m
03:000%-17°16%100%1038m
04:000%-13°14%100%284m
05:000%-8.6°14%100%123m
06:000%-2.8°8%100%456m
07:000%3.5°0%100%2665m
08:000%9.9°0%100%12974m
09:000%16°8%100%13303m
10:000%22°8%100%12174m
11:000%27°8%100%10112m
12:000%31°8%100%10648m
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18:000%16°28%100%20757m
19:000%10°33%95%24134m
20:000%3.6°38%100%2016m
21:000%-2.7°41%100%2859m
22:000%-8.4°42%100%17604m
23:000%-13°40%100%24135m
Thu, Apr 9
24:000%-16°36%100%24089m
01:000%-18°36%100%3086m
02:000%-18°36%100%21167m
03:000%-16°20%100%12886m
04:000%-13°20%100%16727m
05:000%-8.2°20%100%12511m
06:000%-2.5°5%100%11474m
07:000%3.9°5%100%13862m
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09:000%17°1.5%100%22633m
10:000%23°1.5%100%16037m
11:000%28°1.5%100%12361m
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15:000%31°2.9%100%17874m
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17:000%23°2.9%100%23231m
18:000%17°2.9%100%9921m
19:000%10°2.9%100%23428m
20:000%3.9°2.9%100%18264m
21:000%-2.4°5%100%1447m
22:000%-8.1°5%100%451m
23:000%-13°5%100%232m
Fri, Apr 10
24:000%-16°11%100%183m
01:000%-18°11%100%188m
02:000%-18°11%100%250m
03:000%-16°100%100%550m
04:000%-13°100%100%1870m
05:000%-7.8°100%100%7395m
06:000%-2.1°63%100%22209m
07:000%4.2°63%100%21013m
08:000%11°63%100%16610m
09:000%17°34%100%19043m
10:000%23°34%100%22267m
11:000%28°34%17%24134m
12:000%32°15%37%23928m
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14:000%34°15%5.9%24134m
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18:000%17°34%99%24135m
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21:000%-2.1°42%86%24135m
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23:000%-12°42%100%24135m
Sat, Apr 11
24:000%-16°100%98%24134m
01:000%-17°100%95%24134m
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03:000%-16°100%100%24135m
04:000%-12°100%100%24135m
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06:000%-1.7°100%100%24135m
07:000%4.6°100%68%24135m
08:000%11°100%35%24135m
09:000%17°100%3.1%24135m
10:000%23°100%3.3%24135m
11:000%28°100%3.6%24135m
12:000%32°100%3.8%24135m
13:000%34°100%3.6%24135m
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15:000%32°100%3.1%24135m
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17:000%23°100%44%24135m
18:000%17°100%64%24135m
19:000%11°100%76%24135m
20:000%4.5°100%88%24135m
21:000%-1.8°100%100%24135m
22:000%-7.5°100%100%24135m
23:000%-12°100%100%24135m
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