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Rule Northern Lights

Hammerfest - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway

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

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Here’s what usually blocks matches

No Northern Lights opportunities in the next 14 days

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Aurora Quality · ≥ 50.0% Solar Elevation · ≤ -8.0° Aurora Activity · ≥ 50.0% Total Cloud Coverage · ≤ 30.0%

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Aurora Quality 100% failing
Solar Elevation 100% failing
Total Cloud Coverage 100% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation0.2° (Golden hour)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in Europe/Oslo

No opportunities in the next 10 days

See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.

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
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
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
Mon, Apr 20
21:000%-0.23°91%100%24135m
22:000%-3.9°82%78%24134m
23:000%-6.3°71%5%24134m
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%-7.4°70%20%24135m
01:000%-7.3°69%71%24134m
02:000%-5.9°87%93%24134m
03:000%-3.3°86%100%19908m
04:000%0.62°86%100%24135m
05:000%4.6°100%100%24134m
06:000%9.3°100%100%24135m
07:000%14°100%100%24134m
08:000%19°66%100%24135m
09:000%24°66%100%24134m
10:000%27°66%100%24135m
11:000%30°57%100%24135m
12:000%31°57%100%24134m
13:000%31°58%100%24135m
14:000%29°100%100%24135m
15:000%27°100%100%24134m
16:000%23°100%100%24134m
17:000%18°100%100%24134m
18:000%13°100%100%24134m
19:000%8.5°100%100%18677m
20:000%3.9°73%100%24134m
21:000%0.16°73%100%23125m
22:000%-3.6°73%100%23598m
23:000%-6°49%100%18719m
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%-7.1°49%99%24134m
01:000%-6.9°49%100%24135m
02:000%-5.5°57%100%24134m
03:000%-2.9°57%100%4482m
04:000%0.91°57%100%1216m
05:000%4.9°42%100%2300m
06:000%9.6°42%100%6563m
07:000%15°42%100%16957m
08:000%19°49%100%2861m
09:000%24°49%100%3402m
10:000%28°49%100%3611m
11:000%30°42%100%4374m
12:000%32°42%100%8068m
13:000%31°42%100%21002m
14:000%30°42%100%24135m
15:000%27°42%100%24135m
16:000%23°42%100%24088m
17:000%19°49%100%24135m
18:000%14°49%100%24135m
19:000%8.8°49%100%24134m
20:000%4.2°42%100%17553m
21:000%0.42°42%100%8049m
22:000%-3.3°42%100%6750m
23:000%-5.6°42%100%8230m
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%-6.8°42%99%24135m
01:000%-6.6°42%100%24135m
02:000%-5.2°36%100%24134m
03:000%-2.6°36%98%24135m
04:000%1.2°36%100%24135m
05:000%5.3°5.1%100%24135m
06:000%10°5.1%100%24135m
07:000%15°5.1%93%24135m
08:000%20°5.1%95%24135m
09:000%24°5.1%100%24135m
10:000%28°5.1%100%24134m
11:000%31°5.1%100%10335m
12:000%32°5.1%100%302m
13:000%32°5.1%100%962m
14:000%30°5.1%100%24134m
15:000%27°5.1%100%16307m
16:000%23°5.1%100%24135m
17:000%19°5.1%99%24134m
18:000%14°5.1%100%9813m
19:000%9.1°5.1%100%73m
20:000%4.5°36%100%172m
21:000%0.69°36%100%10009m
22:000%-3°36%100%24134m
23:000%-5.3°36%100%11022m
Fri, Apr 24
24:000%-6.4°36%85%16378m
01:000%-6.3°36%100%3583m
02:000%-4.8°66%100%4861m
03:000%-2.2°66%100%3335m
04:000%1.5°66%100%1808m
05:000%5.6°66%100%282m
06:000%10°66%100%301m
07:000%15°66%100%321m
08:000%20°66%100%340m
09:000%25°66%100%3282m
10:000%28°66%100%6224m
11:000%31°66%100%9166m
12:000%32°66%100%12498m
13:000%32°66%100%15829m
14:000%30°66%100%19161m
15:000%28°66%100%13867m
16:000%24°66%100%8573m
17:000%19°66%100%3278m
18:000%14°66%100%2868m
19:000%9.4°66%100%2457m
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

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