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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 2 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-22.2° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover99%

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Alta
Tomorrow · 19:00–20:00 · 1h window
Medium confidence
49%
🌌Aurora Quality73.6%
Kp Index: Kp 3 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -12.0° (Astronomical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 14%
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Good Chance of Aurora
Alta
Tomorrow · 21:00–22:00
🌌Aurora Quality:77.5%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Alta
Sat, Mar 7 · 24:00–01:00
🌌Aurora Quality:95%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Alta
Mon, Mar 9 · 22:00–24:00
🌌Aurora Quality:65.9-77.5%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Alta
Thu, Mar 12 · 22:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:80.8%
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
3matching 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
02:000%-23°100%100%2843m
03:000%-19°100%100%1623m
04:000%-14°88%100%1364m
05:000%-9.3°88%100%877m
06:000%-4.1°88%100%517m
07:000%1.1°56%100%436m
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°52%99%319m
03:000%-18°52%100%89m
04:000%-14°48%98%647m
05:000%-8.9°48%84%907m
06:000%-3.8°48%99%771m
07:000%1.5°2.6%99%719m
08:000%5.8°2.6%97%2581m
09:000%9.5°2.6%80%4901m
10:000%12°4.9%100%17954m
11:000%14°4.9%98%4886m
12:000%14°4.9%100%1821m
13:000%13°2.6%100%175m
14:000%10°2.6%100%89m
15:000%7°2.6%100%148m
16:000%2.8°48%100%191m
17:000%-2.1°48%100%88m
18:000%-7.3°48%100%937m
19:000%-12°48%100%763m
20:000%-17°48%100%764m
21:000%-21°48%100%1880m
22:000%-24°75%100%11910m
23:000%-25°75%100%24134m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-26°75%100%23929m
01:000%-24°100%100%24134m
02:000%-22°100%100%24135m
03:000%-18°100%100%24135m
04:000%-14°100%100%24134m
05:000%-8.6°100%100%8574m
06:000%-3.4°100%100%612m
07:000%1.8°75%100%2437m
08:000%6.2°75%100%23719m
09:000%9.9°75%100%15888m
10:000%13°75%100%23868m
11:000%14°75%100%24134m
12:000%14°75%100%24135m
13:000%13°65%100%13440m
14:000%11°65%100%10769m
15:000%7.4°65%100%392m
16:000%3.2°56%94%586m
17:000%-1.7°56%5.6%24134m
18:000%-7°56%60%24134m
19:0074%-12°65%14%24135m
20:000%-17°65%75%24135m
21:0078%-21°65%4.8%24134m
22:000%-23°100%96%24068m
23:0067%-25°100%34%24134m
Sat, Mar 7
24:0095%-25°100%5.1%24135m
01:0036%-24°12%20%10889m
02:000%-21°12%70%12831m
03:000%-18°12%100%2041m
04:000%-13°12%100%429m
05:000%-8.2°12%100%636m
06:000%-3°12%100%1762m
07:000%2.2°12%100%592m
08:000%6.6°12%100%8440m
09:000%10°12%100%16287m
10:000%13°12%100%24135m
11:000%15°12%100%24095m
12:000%15°12%100%24055m
13:000%14°12%100%24015m
14:000%11°12%100%24050m
15:000%7.7°12%100%24086m
16:000%3.5°12%100%24121m
17:000%-1.4°12%100%23905m
18:000%-6.6°12%100%23689m
19:000%-12°12%100%23472m
20:000%-16°12%100%23486m
21:000%-20°12%100%23500m
22:000%-23°12%100%23513m
23:000%-25°12%100%23501m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-25°12%100%23488m
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