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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 Elevation0.5° (Golden hour)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
aurora weather icon
Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Sun, Apr 26 · 01:00–02:00 · 1h window
Medium confidence
40%
🌌Aurora Quality61.2%
Kp Index: Kp 3 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -8.1° (Nautical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 10%

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%0.21°89%80%24135m
22:000%-4.3°81%100%24134m
23:000%-7.4°50%100%24134m
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%-9.3°48%100%24135m
01:000%-9.7°45%95%24134m
02:000%-8.7°85%100%24134m
03:000%-6.4°83%96%24135m
04:000%-2.8°81%87%24135m
05:000%1.8°100%96%5997m
06:000%6.7°100%75%725m
07:000%12°97%60%612m
08:000%18°62%42%9344m
09:000%23°0%84%22680m
10:000%27°0%78%24135m
11:000%31°0%75%24135m
12:000%33°21%50%24134m
13:000%34°21%58%24135m
14:000%32°100%100%24135m
15:000%30°100%100%24134m
16:000%26°100%100%24134m
17:000%21°94%100%24134m
18:000%16°97%100%24134m
19:000%10°100%100%24135m
20:000%5°54%100%24134m
21:000%0.47°54%100%1510m
22:000%-4°54%100%285m
23:000%-7.1°15%100%206m
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%-8.9°15%100%155m
01:000%-9.4°15%100%139m
02:000%-8.4°21%100%105m
03:000%-6.1°21%100%91m
04:000%-2.5°21%100%96m
05:000%2.1°11%100%127m
06:000%7°11%100%3048m
07:000%12°11%88%2870m
08:000%18°15%95%3332m
09:000%23°15%60%3952m
10:000%28°15%73%5813m
11:000%31°11%82%9656m
12:000%33°11%76%14137m
13:000%34°11%87%14972m
14:000%33°11%87%18417m
15:000%30°11%98%21399m
16:000%26°11%100%20216m
17:000%21°15%93%19901m
18:000%16°15%100%18618m
19:000%11°15%100%16679m
20:000%5.3°11%84%5996m
21:000%0.74°11%92%4104m
22:000%-3.7°11%96%4211m
23:000%-6.8°11%91%5132m
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%-8.6°11%89%6604m
01:000%-9°11%81%3562m
02:000%-8.1°7.2%72%3301m
03:000%-5.7°7.2%56%7615m
04:000%-2.1°7.2%32%24135m
05:000%2.4°4.3%5.1%24135m
06:000%7.4°4.3%5.1%24135m
07:000%13°4.3%58%24135m
08:000%18°4.3%40%24135m
09:000%23°4.3%95%24135m
10:000%28°4.3%64%24134m
11:000%31°4.3%100%24135m
12:000%34°4.3%100%24135m
13:000%34°4.3%100%24135m
14:000%33°4.3%100%24134m
15:000%30°4.3%100%23171m
16:000%26°4.3%100%20587m
17:000%22°4.3%100%378m
18:000%16°4.3%100%77m
19:000%11°4.3%100%36m
20:000%5.6°7.2%100%31m
21:000%1°7.2%100%29m
22:000%-3.4°7.2%100%30m
23:000%-6.5°7.2%100%34m
Fri, Apr 24
24:000%-8.3°7.2%100%36m
01:000%-8.7°7.2%100%36m
02:000%-7.7°62%100%35m
03:000%-5.4°62%100%33m
04:000%-1.8°62%100%31m
05:000%2.7°62%100%29m
06:000%7.7°62%100%29m
07:000%13°62%100%29m
08:000%19°62%100%29m
09:000%24°62%100%30m
10:000%28°62%100%31m
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14:000%33°62%100%30m
15:000%31°62%100%81m
16:000%27°62%100%133m
17:000%22°62%100%184m
18:000%17°62%100%205m
19:000%11°62%100%226m
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