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Kirkenes - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Kirkenes, 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
39%
Kp IndexKp 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-18.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover45%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
aurora weather icon
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Kirkenes
Sat, Mar 14 · 19:00–24:00 · 5h window
Low confidence
39%
🌌Aurora Quality80.8-95%
Kp Index: Kp 5 (Minor Storm)
Sun Elevation: -11.5° (Nautical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 7%

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
Tue, Mar 10
02:000%-19°58%100%160m
03:000%-15°59%100%852m
04:000%-9.9°56%100%24135m
05:000%-4.7°55%100%24135m
06:000%0.85°55%100%24135m
07:000%5.5°47%100%24135m
08:000%9.7°47%100%24135m
09:000%13°47%72%24134m
10:000%15°14%16%24135m
11:000%16°14%5.8%24134m
12:000%16°20%76%24134m
13:000%14°20%100%24134m
14:000%11°23%100%24134m
15:000%7.1°25%94%24134m
16:000%2.5°28%100%24135m
17:000%-2.7°45%96%24134m
18:000%-7.9°44%60%24134m
19:000%-13°45%100%24134m
20:000%-17°45%91%4753m
21:000%-21°40%50%3578m
22:0017%-23°39%48%500m
23:0018%-24°36%48%247m
Wed, Mar 11
24:000%-24°36%95%219m
01:000%-22°64%75%1319m
02:0039%-18°64%45%15386m
03:000%-14°64%51%12199m
04:0024%-9.5°47%48%12071m
05:000%-4.3°47%48%13821m
06:000%1.2°47%50%13101m
07:000%5.8°12%40%13057m
08:000%10°12%11%23704m
09:000%13°12%21%24135m
10:000%16°2.6%30%24135m
11:000%17°2.6%14%24135m
12:000%16°2.6%57%24135m
13:000%14°4.8%75%24135m
14:000%11°4.8%80%24135m
15:000%7.4°4.8%79%24135m
16:000%2.9°4.8%100%24135m
17:000%-2.3°4.8%98%24135m
18:000%-7.6°4.8%100%22020m
19:000%-13°7.9%100%22976m
20:000%-17°7.9%100%21101m
21:000%-20°7.9%100%23800m
22:000%-23°7.9%100%24135m
23:000%-24°7.9%100%24134m
Thu, Mar 12
24:000%-23°7.9%100%24135m
01:000%-21°7.9%100%24134m
02:000%-18°7.9%99%24135m
03:000%-14°7.9%74%24134m
04:000%-9.1°4.8%100%24134m
05:000%-3.9°4.8%100%24135m
06:000%1.6°4.8%100%24134m
07:000%6.2°4.8%100%24135m
08:000%10°4.8%100%24135m
09:000%14°4.8%100%24134m
10:000%16°4.8%100%24131m
11:000%17°4.8%76%21946m
12:000%17°4.8%100%554m
13:000%15°4.8%100%84m
14:000%12°4.8%100%33m
15:000%7.8°4.8%100%43m
16:000%3.2°7.9%100%45m
17:000%-2°7.9%100%45m
18:000%-7.2°7.9%100%41m
19:000%-12°4.8%100%70m
20:000%-17°4.8%100%39m
21:000%-20°4.8%100%38m
22:000%-22°7.9%100%106m
23:000%-23°7.9%100%3680m
Fri, Mar 13
24:000%-23°7.9%100%21762m
01:000%-21°12%72%15768m
02:000%-18°12%71%24134m
03:000%-13°12%94%24134m
04:000%-8.7°12%100%24134m
05:000%-3.5°12%100%24134m
06:000%1.9°12%100%24135m
07:000%6.6°12%100%24135m
08:000%11°12%100%16107m
09:000%14°12%100%8079m
10:000%17°12%100%52m
11:000%17°12%100%62m
12:000%17°12%100%73m
13:000%15°12%100%83m
14:000%12°12%100%8101m
15:000%8.1°12%100%16118m
16:000%3.5°12%100%24135m
17:000%-1.6°12%100%22288m
18:000%-6.9°12%100%20441m
19:000%-12°12%100%18595m
20:000%-16°12%100%12410m
21:000%-20°12%100%6226m
22:000%-22°12%100%42m
23:000%-23°12%100%40m
Sat, Mar 14
24:000%-22°12%100%38m
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