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Nordkapp - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

North Cape, Finnmark, 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-20.7° (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
Nordkapp
Tue, Mar 10 · 24:00–02:00 · 2h window
Low confidence
33%
🌌Aurora Quality66.9-95%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -21.4° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 4%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Nordkapp
Tue, Mar 10 · 19:00–20:00
🌌Aurora Quality:87.9%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Nordkapp
Fri, Mar 13 · 22:00–01:00
🌌Aurora Quality:66.9-78.7%
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%-21°100%100%24134m
03:000%-17°100%100%24134m
04:000%-13°92%100%24135m
05:000%-8.4°91%99%24134m
06:000%-3.5°91%79%24134m
07:000%1.4°58%90%24134m
08:000%5.4°58%95%24135m
09:000%8.7°58%95%23922m
10:000%11°37%98%23855m
11:000%12°37%100%22637m
12:000%12°37%99%18083m
13:000%11°11%99%8476m
14:000%8.7°14%99%8887m
15:000%5.3°16%99%24053m
16:000%1.4°16%97%23921m
17:000%-3.5°18%98%18621m
18:000%-8.4°20%95%18506m
19:000%-13°40%100%2071m
20:000%-17°43%86%18361m
21:000%-21°44%97%6380m
22:000%-24°50%100%1004m
23:000%-25°48%100%336m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-25°46%100%210m
01:000%-23°53%100%350m
02:000%-21°53%100%770m
03:000%-17°53%100%907m
04:000%-13°50%100%709m
05:000%-8°50%100%478m
06:000%-3.1°50%98%683m
07:000%1.8°2.8%95%1474m
08:000%5.8°2.8%91%2894m
09:000%9.1°2.8%99%1421m
10:000%12°5.3%100%1560m
11:000%13°5.3%93%21034m
12:000%13°5.3%92%24134m
13:000%11°2.8%94%24135m
14:000%9°2.8%85%24134m
15:000%5.7°2.8%71%24134m
16:000%1.7°50%100%24134m
17:000%-3.2°50%100%24135m
18:000%-8.1°50%100%24135m
19:000%-13°50%100%24135m
20:000%-17°50%100%11639m
21:000%-21°50%100%580m
22:000%-23°78%100%247m
23:000%-24°78%100%157m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-24°78%100%146m
01:000%-23°100%100%147m
02:000%-20°100%100%154m
03:000%-17°100%100%159m
04:000%-12°100%100%170m
05:000%-7.6°100%100%190m
06:000%-2.7°100%100%184m
07:000%2.1°78%100%165m
08:000%6.1°78%100%165m
09:000%9.5°78%100%128m
10:000%12°78%100%185m
11:000%13°78%100%2646m
12:000%13°78%100%24135m
13:000%12°67%100%24134m
14:000%9.4°67%100%24134m
15:000%6°67%100%24135m
16:000%2°58%100%24134m
17:000%-2.8°58%100%21955m
18:000%-7.7°58%100%20844m
19:000%-12°67%100%20667m
20:000%-17°67%100%22569m
21:000%-20°67%100%24134m
22:000%-23°100%100%24134m
23:000%-24°100%100%19372m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-24°100%100%15476m
01:000%-23°43%100%19701m
02:000%-20°43%100%24135m
03:000%-16°43%85%20583m
04:000%-12°43%100%24134m
05:000%-7.2°43%100%10493m
06:000%-2.3°43%100%43m
07:000%2.5°43%100%34m
08:000%6.5°43%100%8068m
09:000%9.9°43%100%16101m
10:000%12°43%100%24135m
11:000%14°43%100%24135m
12:000%14°43%100%24135m
13:000%12°43%100%24135m
14:000%9.8°43%100%20244m
15:000%6.4°43%100%16353m
16:000%2.3°43%100%12463m
17:000%-2.5°43%100%8345m
18:000%-7.4°43%100%4228m
19:000%-12°43%100%110m
20:000%-16°43%100%131m
21:000%-20°43%100%153m
22:000%-22°43%100%174m
23:000%-24°43%100%8161m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-24°43%100%16148m
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