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Reine - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Reine, 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 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation-5.0° (Civil twilight)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Reine
Fri, Feb 13 · 01:00–07:00 · 6h window
Medium confidence
44%
🌌Aurora Quality95%
Kp Index: Kp 5 (Minor Storm)
Sun Elevation: -35.1° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 4%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Sunrise
Reine
Fri, Feb 13 · 07:00–08:00
🌌Aurora Quality:86.9%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Reine
Fri, Feb 13 · 18:00–21:00
🌌Aurora Quality:80.8-95%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Reine
Mon, Feb 16 · 01:00–02:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89.4%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Reine
Mon, Feb 16 · 02:00–03:00
🌌Aurora Quality:78.5%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Reine
Mon, Feb 16 · 22:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:87.7%
Medium

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
Sun, Feb 8
07:000%-10°71%100%24134m
08:000%-5°71%100%24135m
09:000%0.1°71%100%24134m
10:000%3.5°71%100%24134m
11:000%6°71%100%24135m
12:000%7.2°71%100%24134m
13:000%7°10%100%24134m
14:000%5.4°10%100%24134m
15:000%2.7°10%100%24134m
16:000%-1.3°71%100%24135m
17:000%-6.3°71%97%24134m
18:000%-12°71%100%24134m
19:000%-17°71%100%24135m
20:000%-23°71%100%24135m
21:000%-28°71%100%24134m
22:000%-32°82%100%24134m
23:000%-35°82%100%24135m
Mon, Feb 9
24:000%-37°82%100%24135m
01:000%-36°71%100%24135m
02:000%-34°71%100%24134m
03:000%-31°71%100%24134m
04:000%-26°20%100%24135m
05:000%-21°20%97%24135m
06:000%-16°20%67%24135m
07:0018%-10°10%45%24134m
08:000%-4.7°10%76%24134m
09:000%0.35°10%76%24135m
10:000%3.8°27%40%24135m
11:000%6.3°27%11%24134m
12:000%7.5°27%69%24134m
13:000%7.3°27%96%24135m
14:000%5.8°27%99%12344m
15:000%3°27%87%6843m
16:000%-0.97°71%63%24134m
17:000%-6°71%95%24135m
18:000%-11°71%57%24135m
19:0034%-17°27%31%24135m
20:000%-22°27%73%24135m
21:000%-28°27%99%24135m
22:000%-32°82%99%6967m
23:000%-35°82%99%12494m
Tue, Feb 10
24:000%-36°82%99%14895m
01:000%-36°20%99%16197m
02:000%-34°20%99%14880m
03:000%-31°20%99%4710m
04:000%-26°20%100%3967m
05:000%-21°20%99%23716m
06:000%-15°20%100%24134m
07:000%-9.7°10%100%8009m
08:000%-4.4°10%98%24134m
09:000%0.62°10%98%24135m
10:000%4.1°6.9%99%24135m
11:000%6.6°6.9%68%24134m
12:000%7.8°6.9%5.1%24134m
13:000%7.6°6.9%5%24134m
14:000%6.1°6.9%37%18493m
15:000%3.3°6.9%68%12852m
16:000%-0.57°0.95%100%7212m
17:000%-5.7°0.95%100%5563m
18:000%-11°0.95%100%3915m
19:000%-17°6.9%100%2267m
20:000%-22°6.9%100%2247m
21:000%-27°6.9%100%2227m
22:000%-32°20%100%2208m
23:000%-35°20%100%2289m
Wed, Feb 11
24:000%-36°20%100%2370m
01:000%-36°27%100%2451m
02:000%-34°27%93%9679m
03:000%-30°27%87%16907m
04:000%-26°27%80%24135m
05:000%-21°27%55%24135m
06:0041%-15°27%30%24135m
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