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Senja - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Finnsnes, Troms, 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-24.3° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover70%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Senja
Wed, Feb 11 · 18:00–01:00 · 7h window
Low confidence
29%
🌌Aurora Quality76.8%
Kp Index: Kp 3 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -34.5° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 7%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Senja
Fri, Feb 13 · 01:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:90.2-95%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Senja
Fri, Feb 13 · 18:00–21:00
🌌Aurora Quality:80.8-95%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Senja
Sun, Feb 15 · 02:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:80.1-94.3%
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
Sat, Feb 7
19:000%-19°70%70%1067m
20:000%-24°70%70%1009m
21:000%-29°70%70%1169m
22:000%-33°86%70%1135m
23:000%-35°86%70%1094m
Sun, Feb 8
24:000%-36°86%70%1164m
01:000%-35°100%70%1210m
02:000%-33°100%100%1193m
03:000%-29°100%100%1387m
04:000%-25°86%100%1508m
05:000%-19°86%100%1616m
06:000%-14°86%100%1881m
07:000%-9°74%100%2844m
08:000%-4.1°74%100%6143m
09:000%0.42°74%100%10331m
10:000%3.3°74%100%10816m
11:000%5.3°74%100%12329m
12:000%6°74%100%12782m
13:000%5.4°11%100%15141m
14:000%3.6°11%100%23678m
15:000%0.72°11%100%18681m
16:000%-3.7°74%100%18691m
17:000%-8.4°74%100%18696m
18:000%-14°74%100%20138m
19:000%-19°74%100%20129m
20:000%-24°74%100%24134m
21:000%-29°74%100%24135m
22:000%-32°86%100%24135m
23:000%-35°86%97%24135m
Mon, Feb 9
24:000%-36°86%100%24135m
01:000%-35°74%100%24135m
02:000%-32°74%99%12234m
03:000%-29°74%100%9455m
04:000%-24°55%100%5112m
05:000%-19°55%99%4192m
06:000%-14°55%98%3981m
07:000%-8.7°11%99%293m
08:000%-3.8°11%100%146m
09:000%0.68°11%100%139m
10:000%3.6°64%100%174m
11:000%5.6°64%100%833m
12:000%6.3°64%81%16527m
13:000%5.7°64%40%18319m
14:000%3.9°64%48%10829m
15:000%0.99°64%82%1178m
16:000%-3.4°74%93%377m
17:000%-8.1°74%90%507m
18:000%-13°74%84%926m
19:000%-19°64%87%1164m
20:000%-24°64%97%615m
21:000%-28°64%100%773m
22:000%-32°86%100%697m
23:000%-34°86%100%626m
Tue, Feb 10
24:000%-35°86%100%608m
01:000%-34°64%100%672m
02:000%-32°64%83%2795m
03:000%-29°64%67%4918m
04:000%-24°64%51%7041m
05:000%-19°64%68%12648m
06:000%-14°64%84%18255m
07:000%-8.4°64%100%23862m
08:000%-3.5°64%96%23861m
09:000%0.95°64%92%23860m
10:000%3.9°64%88%23859m
11:000%5.9°64%91%23864m
12:000%6.6°64%95%23869m
13:000%6°64%98%23874m
14:000%4.2°64%99%22046m
15:000%1.3°64%99%20219m
16:000%-3°64%100%18392m
17:000%-7.8°64%100%12376m
18:000%-13°64%100%6360m
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