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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
0%
Kp IndexKp 2 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-20.8° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover93%

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
Kirkenes
Tue, Mar 10 · 01:00–04:00 · 3h window
Medium confidence
40%
🌌Aurora Quality95%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -22.0° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 5%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Kirkenes
Tue, Mar 10 · 04:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89.6%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Kirkenes
Tue, Mar 10 · 19:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:95%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Kirkenes
Thu, Mar 12 · 22:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:90.2%
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
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
Wed, Mar 4
02:000%-21°100%100%1464m
03:000%-17°100%100%4488m
04:000%-12°87%100%683m
05:000%-7°87%100%422m
06:000%-1.7°87%83%1665m
07:000%3.2°55%90%3485m
08:000%7.4°0%77%24134m
09:000%11°55%71%24135m
10:000%13°8%81%24134m
11:000%14°11%73%24135m
12:000%14°8%72%24134m
13:000%12°11%34%24134m
14:000%8.9°11%64%24134m
15:000%5°14%56%24134m
16:000%0.64°16%60%14281m
17:000%-4.8°18%57%14723m
18:000%-10°21%52%2863m
19:0014%-15°25%48%728m
20:0014%-19°30%49%669m
21:0020%-23°31%46%943m
22:0019%-25°31%46%2684m
23:000%-26°29%68%843m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-26°23%82%1255m
01:000%-24°51%85%1851m
02:000%-21°51%93%1305m
03:000%-17°51%91%299m
04:000%-12°47%82%307m
05:000%-6.6°47%82%1270m
06:000%-1.3°47%98%682m
07:000%3.6°2.6%100%259m
08:000%7.8°2.6%99%169m
09:000%11°2.6%100%148m
10:000%13°4.8%100%326m
11:000%14°4.8%97%265m
12:000%14°4.8%90%307m
13:000%12°2.6%70%11235m
14:000%9.2°2.6%86%9669m
15:000%5.3°2.6%87%991m
16:000%0.94°47%88%4330m
17:000%-4.5°47%93%6787m
18:000%-9.7°47%100%1769m
19:000%-15°47%100%1690m
20:000%-19°47%100%4941m
21:000%-23°47%100%12801m
22:000%-25°75%100%6422m
23:000%-26°75%100%11943m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-26°75%100%2192m
01:000%-24°100%100%302m
02:000%-20°100%100%179m
03:000%-16°100%100%167m
04:000%-11°100%100%160m
05:000%-6.2°100%100%160m
06:000%-0.83°100%100%160m
07:000%3.9°75%100%177m
08:000%8.1°75%100%185m
09:000%12°75%100%167m
10:000%14°75%100%159m
11:000%15°75%100%135m
12:000%14°75%100%125m
13:000%13°65%100%131m
14:000%9.6°65%100%164m
15:000%5.7°65%100%391m
16:000%1.2°55%100%4354m
17:000%-4.1°55%100%21223m
18:000%-9.3°55%100%24134m
19:000%-14°65%100%24135m
20:000%-19°65%100%13054m
21:000%-22°65%100%11763m
22:000%-25°100%99%11172m
23:000%-26°100%55%10041m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-25°100%83%1809m
01:000%-23°12%99%2199m
02:000%-20°12%100%1615m
03:000%-16°12%100%1965m
04:000%-11°12%100%2015m
05:000%-5.9°12%100%3657m
06:000%-0.29°12%100%2979m
07:000%4.3°12%100%3185m
08:000%8.5°12%100%2163m
09:000%12°12%100%1141m
10:000%14°12%100%119m
11:000%15°12%100%120m
12:000%15°12%100%121m
13:000%13°12%100%121m
14:000%9.9°12%100%8126m
15:000%6°12%100%16130m
16:000%1.6°12%100%24135m
17:000%-3.8°12%100%17059m
18:000%-9°12%100%9984m
19:000%-14°12%100%2908m
20:000%-18°12%100%2431m
21:000%-22°12%100%1954m
22:000%-24°12%100%1477m
23:000%-25°12%100%4368m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-25°12%100%7259m
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