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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.

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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
Total Cloud Coverage 100% failing
Solar Elevation 99% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-2.5° (Civil twilight)
Cloud Cover100%

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Times shown in Europe/Oslo

No opportunities in the next 10 days

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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%-2.8°90%100%24135m
22:000%-5.9°81%100%24134m
23:000%-7.8°70%100%24134m
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%-8.5°69%100%24135m
01:000%-7.8°67%100%24134m
02:000%-5.7°86%100%24134m
03:000%-2.5°85%100%24135m
04:000%1.7°84%100%24135m
05:000%6.3°100%100%24134m
06:000%11°100%100%24135m
07:000%16°100%100%24134m
08:000%21°65%100%24135m
09:000%26°65%100%24134m
10:000%29°65%100%24135m
11:000%31°0%100%24135m
12:000%32°55%100%24134m
13:000%31°56%100%24135m
14:000%29°100%100%24135m
15:000%26°100%100%24134m
16:000%21°100%100%24134m
17:000%16°100%100%24134m
18:000%11°100%100%24134m
19:000%6.2°100%100%24135m
20:000%1.7°75%100%24134m
21:000%-2.5°75%100%24134m
22:000%-5.6°75%100%24134m
23:000%-7.5°47%100%19773m
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%-8.1°47%100%5972m
01:000%-7.4°47%86%22500m
02:000%-5.4°55%55%24134m
03:000%-2.2°55%74%14682m
04:000%2°55%52%16588m
05:000%6.6°12%52%21890m
06:000%12°12%44%23256m
07:000%17°12%58%24135m
08:000%22°47%100%1029m
09:000%26°47%100%21854m
10:000%30°47%91%6510m
11:000%32°12%100%23895m
12:000%33°12%100%17878m
13:000%32°12%100%15891m
14:000%29°12%100%24135m
15:000%26°12%100%24135m
16:000%22°12%100%24135m
17:000%17°47%100%24135m
18:000%12°47%100%24135m
19:000%6.5°47%100%24134m
20:000%2°12%100%7152m
21:000%-2.1°12%100%6612m
22:000%-5.3°12%100%6405m
23:000%-7.2°12%96%17989m
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%-7.8°12%91%24135m
01:000%-7.1°12%86%24135m
02:000%-5.1°7.9%100%24134m
03:000%-1.8°7.9%100%23088m
04:000%2.3°7.9%100%5461m
05:000%6.9°4.8%100%10433m
06:000%12°4.8%100%22070m
07:000%17°4.8%99%21293m
08:000%22°4.8%100%22188m
09:000%26°4.8%100%22321m
10:000%30°4.8%96%10538m
11:000%32°4.8%97%15252m
12:000%33°4.8%100%22540m
13:000%32°4.8%100%21909m
14:000%30°4.8%100%21616m
15:000%26°4.8%100%10078m
16:000%22°4.8%100%1339m
17:000%17°4.8%100%2695m
18:000%12°4.8%100%15357m
19:000%6.8°4.8%100%24134m
20:000%2.3°7.9%100%3431m
21:000%-1.8°7.9%100%83m
22:000%-4.9°7.9%100%105m
23:000%-6.8°7.9%100%126m
Fri, Apr 24
24:000%-7.5°7.9%100%56m
01:000%-6.7°7.9%100%53m
02:000%-4.7°65%100%56m
03:000%-1.5°65%100%8082m
04:000%2.7°65%100%16109m
05:000%7.2°65%100%24135m
06:000%12°65%100%24135m
07:000%17°65%100%24135m
08:000%22°65%100%24135m
09:000%27°65%99%24135m
10:000%30°65%98%24135m
11:000%32°65%98%24135m
12:000%33°65%98%24135m
13:000%32°65%99%24135m
14:000%30°65%100%24135m
15:000%27°65%99%24135m
16:000%22°65%97%24135m
17:000%17°65%96%24135m
18:000%12°65%97%22693m
19:000%7.1°65%99%21251m
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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