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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 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-22.3° (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
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Sun, Mar 15 · 20:00–05:00 · 9h window
Low confidence
35%
🌌Aurora Quality75.9-93.1%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -20.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 2%
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Good Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Tue, Mar 17 · 20:00–22:00
🌌Aurora Quality:64-64.6%
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
Tue, Mar 10
02:000%-23°24%86%7062m
03:000%-19°24%89%4194m
04:000%-15°22%100%1023m
05:000%-9.3°21%100%472m
06:000%-3.8°21%100%287m
07:000%1.9°15%99%565m
08:000%6.8°15%91%887m
09:000%11°15%83%7190m
10:000%15°11%55%22229m
11:000%17°11%97%24135m
12:000%18°14%99%24134m
13:000%17°14%88%24134m
14:000%15°16%100%24134m
15:000%11°20%100%21696m
16:000%7°23%100%7196m
17:000%2.1°39%100%13167m
18:000%-3.5°39%100%976m
19:000%-9°42%100%158m
20:000%-14°45%100%240m
21:000%-19°42%100%148m
22:000%-22°42%100%217m
23:000%-25°39%100%207m
Wed, Mar 11
24:000%-25°41%100%126m
01:000%-25°38%100%154m
02:000%-22°38%100%189m
03:000%-19°38%100%644m
04:000%-14°15%100%3585m
05:000%-8.9°15%100%466m
06:000%-3.4°15%100%314m
07:000%2.3°11%87%1753m
08:000%7.2°11%67%11311m
09:000%12°11%57%20810m
10:000%15°2.3%59%21453m
11:000%17°2.3%56%24135m
12:000%18°2.3%94%24135m
13:000%17°4.3%93%24135m
14:000%15°4.3%100%24135m
15:000%12°4.3%100%24135m
16:000%7.4°4.3%100%24135m
17:000%2.4°4.3%100%24135m
18:000%-3.1°4.3%100%24134m
19:000%-8.7°7.2%100%24134m
20:000%-14°7.2%100%24135m
21:000%-18°7.2%100%24135m
22:000%-22°7.2%99%24135m
23:000%-24°7.2%100%20817m
Thu, Mar 12
24:000%-25°7.2%100%20790m
01:000%-24°7.2%99%20777m
02:000%-22°7.2%95%20596m
03:000%-18°7.2%77%20597m
04:000%-14°4.3%65%20599m
05:000%-8.5°4.3%100%24135m
06:000%-3°4.3%100%24134m
07:000%2.6°4.3%100%24135m
08:000%7.6°4.3%100%24135m
09:000%12°4.3%100%24135m
10:000%15°4.3%91%7032m
11:000%18°4.3%39%16780m
12:000%18°4.3%96%24134m
13:000%18°4.3%12%24134m
14:000%15°4.3%84%24134m
15:000%12°4.3%72%24135m
16:000%7.7°7.2%100%24134m
17:000%2.8°7.2%74%24135m
18:000%-2.8°7.2%100%24135m
19:000%-8.3°4.3%78%24134m
20:000%-13°4.3%100%24134m
21:000%-18°4.3%63%24134m
22:000%-22°7.2%94%24134m
23:000%-24°7.2%54%20609m
Fri, Mar 13
24:000%-25°7.2%69%21882m
01:000%-24°11%100%20591m
02:000%-21°11%100%24134m
03:000%-18°11%100%24134m
04:000%-13°11%100%24134m
05:000%-8.1°11%100%9553m
06:000%-2.6°11%100%226m
07:000%3°11%100%290m
08:000%8°11%94%7128m
09:000%12°11%89%13966m
10:000%16°11%83%20804m
11:000%18°11%89%21915m
12:000%19°11%94%23025m
13:000%18°11%100%24135m
14:000%16°11%100%24135m
15:000%12°11%100%24135m
16:000%8.1°11%100%24135m
17:000%3.1°11%100%24135m
18:000%-2.4°11%100%24135m
19:000%-8°11%100%24135m
20:000%-13°11%100%23544m
21:000%-18°11%100%22954m
22:000%-21°11%100%22364m
23:000%-23°11%100%15104m
Sat, Mar 14
24:000%-24°11%100%7844m
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