Svolvaer - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords
Northern Lights photography conditions - combines aurora activity levels with clear skies and proper darkness for optimal viewing.
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What this forecast looks for
Plain-language explanation from the ruleThis 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 hourTime Europe/Oslo | Solar Elevation ≤ -8.0° | Aurora Activity ≥ 50.0% | Total Cloud Coverage ≤ 30.0% | Visibility ≥ 8000.0m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 11 | ||||
| 13:00 | 0.09° | 27% | 79% | 1960m |
| 14:00 | -2.1° | 27% | 75% | 4380m |
| 15:00 | -5.1° | 27% | 51% | 57340m |
| 16:00 | -9.1° | 61% | 42% | 5780m |
| 17:00 | -14° | 61% | 23% | 2040m |
| 18:00 | -19° | 61% | 15% | 1160m |
| 19:00 | -25° | 71% | 8% | 1540m |
| 20:00 | -30° | 71% | 22% | 2060m |
| 21:00 | -35° | 71% | 0% | 3040m |
| 22:00 | -39° | 83% | 0% | 1420m |
| 23:00 | -42° | 83% | 1% | 1280m |
| Mon, Jan 12 | ||||
| 24:00 | -43° | 83% | 0% | 2020m |
| 01:00 | -43° | 83% | 0% | 5260m |
| 02:00 | -40° | 83% | 5% | 10160m |
| 03:00 | -37° | 83% | 59% | 14000m |
| 04:00 | -32° | 61% | 78% | 27540m |
| 05:00 | -26° | 61% | 84% | 65180m |
| 06:00 | -21° | 61% | 84% | 68520m |
| 07:00 | -16° | 61% | 37% | 68520m |
| 08:00 | -11° | 61% | 33% | 38760m |
| 09:00 | -6.2° | 61% | 59% | 65180m |
| 10:00 | -2.8° | 61% | 62% | 65160m |
| 11:00 | -0.32° | 61% | 52% | 34700m |
| 12:00 | 0.61° | 61% | 16% | 13600m |
| 13:00 | 0.23° | 61% | 46% | 4380m |
| 14:00 | -1.9° | 61% | 99% | 4540m |
| 15:00 | -4.9° | 61% | 100% | 7780m |
| 16:00 | -8.9° | 83% | 100% | 3320m |
| 17:00 | -14° | 83% | 100% | 1600m |
| 18:00 | -19° | 83% | 100% | 2880m |
| 19:00 | -25° | 71% | 99% | 68480m |
| 20:00 | -30° | 71% | 60% | 15460m |
| 21:00 | -35° | 71% | 40% | 25220m |
| 22:00 | -39° | 71% | 38% | 34420m |
| 23:00 | -42° | 71% | 27% | 33900m |
| Tue, Jan 13 | ||||
| 24:00 | -43° | 71% | 5% | 26740m |
| 01:00 | -43° | 61% | 0% | 65140m |
| 02:00 | -40° | 61% | 0% | 65140m |
| 03:00 | -37° | 61% | 0% | 32460m |
| 04:00 | -32° | 83% | 0% | 65140m |
| 05:00 | -26° | 83% | 0% | 12340m |
| 06:00 | -21° | 83% | 0% | 15180m |
| 07:00 | -15° | 71% | 0% | 17660m |
| 08:00 | -10° | 71% | 0% | 35440m |
| 09:00 | -6.1° | 71% | 0% | 62840m |
| 10:00 | -2.7° | 61% | 0% | 65120m |
| 11:00 | -0.05° | 61% | 0% | 65120m |
| 12:00 | 0.75° | 61% | 3% | 26440m |
| 13:00 | 0.38° | 11% | 2% | 65120m |
| 14:00 | -1.7° | 11% | 3% | 62680m |
| 15:00 | -4.8° | 11% | 5% | 64400m |
| 16:00 | -8.8° | 11% | 3% | 63940m |
| 17:00 | -14° | 11% | 5% | 17540m |
| 18:00 | -19° | 11% | 4% | 20780m |
| 19:00 | -24° | 71% | 15% | 25180m |
| 20:00 | -30° | 71% | 15% | 65120m |
| 21:00 | -35° | 71% | 11% | 40920m |
| 22:00 | -39° | 71% | 12% | 17640m |
| 23:00 | -42° | 71% | 27% | 33720m |
| Wed, Jan 14 | ||||
| 24:00 | -43° | 71% | 9% | 65100m |
| 01:00 | -42° | 100% | 49% | 65100m |
| 02:00 | -40° | 100% | 100% | 57640m |
| 03:00 | -36° | 100% | 100% | 29060m |
| 04:00 | -32° | 100% | 100% | 12000m |
| 05:00 | -26° | 100% | 100% | 6360m |
| 06:00 | -21° | 100% | 100% | 4940m |
| 07:00 | -15° | 100% | 100% | 3560m |
| 08:00 | -10° | 100% | 100% | 3160m |
| 09:00 | -5.9° | 100% | 100% | 2640m |
| 10:00 | -2.5° | 100% | 100% | 4720m |
| 11:00 | 0.12° | 100% | 100% | 14780m |
| 12:00 | 0.9° | 100% | 100% | 40580m |
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