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Alta - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Alta, Finnmark, Norway

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 1 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation5.8° (Golden hour)
Cloud Cover97%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Alta
Tomorrow · 19:00–23:00 · 4h window
Medium confidence
49%
🌌Aurora Quality90.2-95%
Kp Index: Kp 5 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -12.0° (Astronomical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 18%
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Good Chance of Aurora
Alta
Sun, Mar 8 · 03:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:65.9-77.5%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Alta
Thu, Mar 12 · 04:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:93%
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.

The Norwegian fjords and Lofoten islands combine aurora photography with the world's most dramatic mountain scenery. From Lofoten's sharp granite peaks to Tromsø's island viewpoints, these locations offer backdrops no other aurora destination can match.

What makes Northern Norway special:

  • Dramatic backdrops - Jagged peaks rising straight from the sea create unique silhouettes
  • Coastal aurora - Beaches like Uttakleiv and Skagsanden reflect the lights on wet sand
  • Iconic locations - Reine, Hamnøy, and the red fishing cabins are world-famous compositions
  • Gulf Stream warmth - Milder temperatures than other aurora destinations at same latitude

Aurora season runs September through March. Coastal weather means conditions can change rapidly - our forecast helps you pick the right night.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
6matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Europe/Oslo
Aurora Quality
≥ 50.0%
Solar Elevation
≤ -8.0°
Aurora Activity
≥ 50.0%
Total Cloud Coverage
≤ 30.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Wed, Mar 4
08:000%5.4°0%100%711m
09:000%9.2°56%100%959m
10:000%12°8%100%1586m
11:000%13°8%100%3133m
12:000%14°8%100%3022m
13:000%13°11%100%14106m
14:000%10°11%62%24134m
15:000%6.7°14%52%24134m
16:000%2.5°16%12%24135m
17:000%-2.5°18%8.7%24135m
18:000%-7.7°20%97%24135m
19:000%-13°23%98%24135m
20:000%-17°29%91%6173m
21:000%-21°31%95%23609m
22:000%-24°32%94%20379m
23:000%-26°30%91%1813m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-26°24%96%437m
01:000%-25°52%94%902m
02:000%-22°50%69%210m
03:000%-18°49%77%232m
04:000%-14°48%64%191m
05:000%-8.9°48%72%330m
06:000%-3.8°48%73%513m
07:000%1.5°8%96%515m
08:000%5.8°8%97%290m
09:000%9.5°8%98%207m
10:000%12°4.9%77%838m
11:000%14°4.9%87%4647m
12:000%14°4.9%89%13201m
13:000%13°2.6%94%731m
14:000%10°2.6%100%1440m
15:000%7°2.6%100%526m
16:000%2.8°48%100%5976m
17:000%-2.1°48%100%8441m
18:000%-7.3°48%100%2294m
19:000%-12°48%100%238m
20:000%-17°48%100%672m
21:000%-21°48%100%776m
22:000%-24°75%100%1125m
23:000%-25°75%100%2460m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-26°75%100%8033m
01:000%-24°75%100%24024m
02:000%-22°75%100%24011m
03:000%-18°75%100%7565m
04:000%-14°75%100%23897m
05:000%-8.6°75%100%23917m
06:000%-3.4°75%100%1953m
07:000%1.8°65%100%720m
08:000%6.2°65%100%3408m
09:000%9.9°65%100%23888m
10:000%13°56%100%18916m
11:000%14°56%100%24000m
12:000%14°56%100%24089m
13:000%13°65%100%24135m
14:000%11°65%100%24072m
15:000%7.4°65%100%24134m
16:000%3.2°100%20%24134m
17:000%-1.7°100%5%24135m
18:0082%-7°100%2.7%24135m
19:0090%-12°100%18%24083m
20:0095%-17°100%9.5%24064m
21:0095%-21°100%1.6%24134m
22:0095%-23°100%1.6%24134m
23:000%-25°100%84%24134m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-25°100%100%24135m
01:000%-24°88%100%24135m
02:000%-21°88%99%24135m
03:000%-18°88%100%4230m
04:000%-13°75%85%421m
05:000%-8.2°75%96%2193m
06:000%-3°75%100%693m
07:000%2.2°12%100%4391m
08:000%6.6°12%100%4699m
09:000%10°12%100%13423m
10:000%13°8%93%19050m
11:000%15°8%100%23964m
12:000%15°8%100%24135m
13:000%14°65%100%24135m
14:000%11°65%100%18016m
15:000%7.7°65%100%11898m
16:000%3.5°75%100%5779m
17:000%-1.4°75%100%11679m
18:000%-6.6°75%100%17579m
19:000%-12°88%100%23479m
20:000%-16°88%91%23482m
21:000%-20°88%81%23486m
22:000%-23°75%72%23489m
23:000%-25°75%66%23704m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-25°75%60%23920m
01:000%-24°65%54%24135m
02:0054%-21°65%37%24135m
03:0066%-17°65%20%24135m
04:0078%-13°65%3.7%24135m
05:0064%-7.8°65%16%24135m
06:000%-2.6°65%28%24135m
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