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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
Solar Elevation 100% failing
Total Cloud Coverage 100% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 6 (Minor Storm)
Sun Elevation11.8° (Daylight)
Cloud Cover98%

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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
Fri, Jun 5
04:000%12°100%95%24135m
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07:000%26°0%67%24135m
08:000%31°0%17%24135m
09:000%36°100%5%24134m
10:000%40°100%2.5%24135m
11:000%42°100%2.7%24134m
12:000%43°100%2.7%24135m
13:000%42°100%2.8%24135m
14:000%40°100%19%24134m
15:000%36°100%38%24134m
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17:000%26°100%100%3046m
18:000%21°100%100%5650m
19:000%16°100%39%24132m
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21:000%7.7°100%35%4308m
22:000%4.9°100%43%2748m
23:000%3.2°100%72%907m
Sat, Jun 6
24:000%2.6°100%86%2685m
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Sun, Jun 7
24:000%2.7°87%100%72m
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02:000%5.1°65%100%89m
03:000%8°65%100%98m
04:000%12°65%94%132m
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06:000%21°65%100%149m
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21:000%8°12%90%24134m
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Mon, Jun 8
24:000%2.8°55%97%23573m
01:000%3.4°55%82%24132m
02:000%5.2°12%59%23094m
03:000%8.1°12%81%13252m
04:000%12°12%74%24134m
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17:000%27°12%82%24135m
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19:000%16°12%72%24135m
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21:000%8.1°12%63%24135m
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Tue, Jun 9
24:000%2.9°12%52%24135m
01:000%3.5°12%48%24135m
02:000%5.3°12%44%24135m
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