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Narvik - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Narvik, Nordland, 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-24.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Fri, Mar 13 · 01:00–05:00 · 4h window
Low confidence
24%
🌌Aurora Quality72.1-75.9%
Kp Index: Kp 3 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -13.3° (Astronomical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Good Chance of Aurora at Sunrise
Narvik
Fri, Mar 13 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:66.3%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Fri, Mar 13 · 20:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:75.9-93.1%
Low

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%-25°100%95%24134m
03:000%-21°100%92%24134m
04:000%-17°84%100%24135m
05:000%-12°84%92%24134m
06:000%-6.1°0%100%23089m
07:000%-0.27°21%93%20724m
08:000%4.5°0%100%169m
09:000%8.9°21%97%145m
10:000%12°8%94%153m
11:000%14°8%89%201m
12:000%15°0%95%171m
13:000%15°8%92%170m
14:000%13°8%100%49m
15:000%9.2°8%100%53m
16:000%5°11%100%49m
17:000%0.29°14%100%43m
18:000%-5.6°18%100%40m
19:000%-11°21%100%37m
20:000%-16°27%100%37m
21:000%-21°30%100%46m
22:000%-25°31%100%42m
23:000%-27°31%100%39m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-28°25%100%34m
01:000%-27°25%100%33m
02:000%-25°25%100%37m
03:000%-21°25%100%33m
04:000%-16°15%100%31m
05:000%-11°15%100%39m
06:000%-5.7°15%100%49m
07:000%0.19°2.3%100%113m
08:000%4.9°2.3%100%314m
09:000%9.3°2.3%100%268m
10:000%13°4.3%100%322m
11:000%15°4.3%100%84m
12:000%16°4.3%100%52m
13:000%15°2.3%100%67m
14:000%13°2.3%100%43m
15:000%9.6°2.3%100%41m
16:000%5.3°15%100%43m
17:000%0.58°15%100%49m
18:000%-5.2°15%100%92m
19:000%-11°15%100%203m
20:000%-16°15%100%674m
21:000%-21°15%100%2967m
22:000%-24°72%100%20658m
23:000%-26°72%100%2634m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-27°72%100%2007m
01:000%-27°100%100%365m
02:000%-24°100%100%201m
03:000%-21°100%100%155m
04:000%-16°100%100%131m
05:000%-11°100%100%154m
06:000%-5.4°100%100%82m
07:000%0.52°72%100%44m
08:000%5.3°72%100%40m
09:000%9.6°72%100%51m
10:000%13°72%100%33m
11:000%15°72%100%32m
12:000%16°72%100%38m
13:000%15°62%99%189m
14:000%13°62%92%1523m
15:000%9.9°62%90%3622m
16:000%5.6°21%90%4442m
17:000%0.88°21%59%13626m
18:000%-4.9°21%61%20088m
19:000%-10°62%85%2206m
20:000%-16°62%100%1809m
21:000%-20°62%98%546m
22:000%-24°100%97%685m
23:000%-26°100%98%1176m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-27°100%97%2213m
01:000%-26°11%97%1967m
02:000%-24°11%100%343m
03:000%-20°11%100%274m
04:000%-16°11%100%211m
05:000%-10°11%100%358m
06:000%-5°11%100%347m
07:000%0.85°11%98%414m
08:000%5.7°11%99%8321m
09:000%10°11%99%16228m
10:000%13°11%100%24135m
11:000%16°11%100%24135m
12:000%16°11%100%24135m
13:000%16°11%100%24135m
14:000%14°11%97%24135m
15:000%10°11%94%24135m
16:000%6°11%90%24135m
17:000%1.2°11%93%17024m
18:000%-4.5°11%95%9913m
19:000%-10°11%98%2802m
20:000%-15°11%99%1915m
21:000%-20°11%99%1027m
22:000%-23°11%100%140m
23:000%-26°11%100%127m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-27°11%100%114m
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