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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-22.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover82%

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
Thu, Feb 19 · 21:00–23:00 · 2h window
Low confidence
27%
🌌Aurora Quality79.1%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -25.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 27%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Thu, Feb 19 · 23:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:88.5-93.1%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Narvik
Fri, Feb 20 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89.3%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Fri, Feb 20 · 18:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:87.1-93.1%
Low
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Good Chance of Aurora
Narvik
Sun, Feb 22 · 19:00–24:00
🌌Aurora Quality:64.6-75.9%
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 72 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, Feb 13
19:000%-17°40%93%2005m
20:000%-23°40%82%5482m
21:000%-27°40%71%940m
22:000%-31°2.3%99%6187m
23:000%-34°2.3%100%2603m
Sat, Feb 14
24:000%-35°2.3%100%477m
01:000%-34°62%100%176m
02:000%-32°62%100%375m
03:000%-28°62%100%783m
04:000%-23°21%100%833m
05:000%-18°21%100%925m
06:000%-12°21%100%519m
07:000%-7°11%100%163m
08:000%-1.9°11%100%121m
09:000%2.5°11%100%154m
10:000%5.8°21%100%127m
11:000%7.9°21%100%159m
12:000%8.7°21%100%244m
13:000%8.1°11%100%303m
14:000%6.2°11%100%1133m
15:000%3.1°11%100%5544m
16:000%-1°21%99%9986m
17:000%-6.1°21%100%134m
18:000%-11°21%100%121m
19:000%-17°21%100%203m
20:000%-22°21%89%544m
21:000%-27°21%100%1068m
22:000%-31°84%100%266m
23:000%-33°84%100%207m
Sun, Feb 15
24:000%-34°84%100%225m
01:000%-34°21%92%331m
02:000%-31°21%96%408m
03:000%-28°21%100%322m
04:000%-23°84%72%765m
05:000%-18°84%87%19232m
06:000%-12°84%94%24135m
07:000%-6.7°84%100%24135m
08:000%-1.5°84%100%5660m
09:000%2.8°84%100%422m
10:000%6.1°100%100%2337m
11:000%8.2°100%100%954m
12:000%9.1°100%100%2216m
13:000%8.5°84%100%1673m
14:000%6.5°84%100%352m
15:000%3.5°84%100%262m
16:000%-0.6°21%60%22505m
17:000%-5.8°21%100%24135m
18:000%-11°21%100%24135m
19:000%-17°21%100%24135m
20:000%-22°21%100%24134m
21:000%-27°21%100%24135m
22:000%-31°84%100%22000m
23:000%-33°84%100%24135m
Mon, Feb 16
24:000%-34°84%100%24135m
01:000%-33°96%100%24135m
02:000%-31°96%93%16301m
03:000%-27°96%85%8467m
04:000%-23°96%78%633m
05:000%-17°96%73%1230m
06:000%-12°96%68%1827m
07:000%-6.4°96%64%2424m
08:000%-1.2°96%74%2795m
09:000%3.2°96%85%3165m
10:000%6.4°96%96%3535m
11:000%8.6°96%97%4087m
12:000%9.4°96%99%4639m
13:000%8.8°96%100%5192m
14:000%6.9°96%100%4094m
15:000%3.8°96%100%2996m
16:000%-0.09°96%100%1898m
17:000%-5.5°96%100%7770m
18:000%-11°96%100%13642m
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