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Rule Northern Lights

Tromso - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Tromsø, Troms, Norway

Northern Lights photography conditions - combines aurora activity levels with clear skies and proper darkness for optimal viewing.

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Here’s what usually blocks matches

No Northern Lights opportunities in the next 14 days

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Aurora Quality · ≥ 50.0% Solar Elevation · ≤ -8.0° Aurora Activity · ≥ 50.0% Total Cloud Coverage · ≤ 30.0%

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Aurora Quality 100% failing
Total Cloud Coverage 100% failing
Solar Elevation 99% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Aurora Quality
0%
Kp IndexKp 3 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation0.7° (Golden hour)
Cloud Cover100%

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Times shown in Europe/Oslo

No opportunities in the next 10 days

See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.

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
Mon, Apr 20
21:000%0.43°91%100%2786m
22:000%-3.8°82%100%2750m
23:000%-6.6°70%100%384m
Tue, Apr 21
24:000%-8.2°69%98%18948m
01:000%-8.5°68%99%18912m
02:000%-7.4°86%100%24134m
03:000%-5.1°84%99%24135m
04:000%-1.5°84%53%24135m
05:000%2.8°100%6.9%24134m
06:000%7.5°100%31%24135m
07:000%13°100%19%24134m
08:000%18°64%6.3%24135m
09:000%23°64%36%24134m
10:000%27°64%18%24135m
11:000%30°0%40%24135m
12:000%32°55%100%24134m
13:000%32°55%100%24135m
14:000%31°100%100%24135m
15:000%28°100%100%24134m
16:000%25°100%100%24134m
17:000%20°100%100%24134m
18:000%15°100%100%24134m
19:000%9.9°100%100%5222m
20:000%4.9°74%100%2438m
21:000%0.69°74%100%207m
22:000%-3.4°74%100%386m
23:000%-6.3°47%100%552m
Wed, Apr 22
24:000%-7.9°47%99%18841m
01:000%-8.1°47%100%21317m
02:000%-7.1°55%100%21904m
03:000%-4.7°55%100%20936m
04:000%-1.1°55%100%22821m
05:000%3.1°12%100%22559m
06:000%7.9°12%100%21890m
07:000%13°12%100%22253m
08:000%18°47%100%22275m
09:000%23°47%100%2640m
10:000%27°47%100%195m
11:000%30°12%100%2236m
12:000%32°12%100%1800m
13:000%33°12%100%1733m
14:000%31°12%100%2541m
15:000%29°12%99%2276m
16:000%25°12%99%4463m
17:000%20°47%98%3637m
18:000%15°47%99%3457m
19:000%10°47%100%238m
20:000%5.2°12%98%252m
21:000%0.96°12%98%19378m
22:000%-3.1°12%100%19336m
23:000%-5.9°12%98%18971m
Thu, Apr 23
24:000%-7.5°12%95%12396m
01:000%-7.8°12%99%9741m
02:000%-6.7°7.8%97%8346m
03:000%-4.4°7.8%93%9279m
04:000%-0.74°7.8%89%20168m
05:000%3.4°4.7%100%22802m
06:000%8.2°4.7%100%22105m
07:000%13°4.7%91%21842m
08:000%18°4.7%99%22387m
09:000%23°4.7%100%24135m
10:000%28°4.7%100%24134m
11:000%31°4.7%100%24135m
12:000%33°4.7%100%24135m
13:000%33°4.7%54%24135m
14:000%32°4.7%82%24134m
15:000%29°4.7%96%24135m
16:000%25°4.7%100%24135m
17:000%21°4.7%100%24134m
18:000%16°4.7%100%24135m
19:000%10°4.7%100%219m
20:000%5.5°7.8%100%63m
21:000%1.2°7.8%100%100m
22:000%-2.8°7.8%100%522m
23:000%-5.6°7.8%100%11616m
Fri, Apr 24
24:000%-7.2°7.8%100%18730m
01:000%-7.5°7.8%100%9364m
02:000%-6.4°64%100%6911m
03:000%-4°64%100%4628m
04:000%-0.26°64%100%2345m
05:000%3.8°64%100%62m
06:000%8.5°64%100%88m
07:000%14°64%100%114m
08:000%19°64%100%140m
09:000%24°64%100%196m
10:000%28°64%100%253m
11:000%31°64%100%309m
12:000%33°64%100%294m
13:000%33°64%100%280m
14:000%32°64%100%265m
15:000%29°64%100%288m
16:000%26°64%100%311m
17:000%21°64%100%334m
18:000%16°64%94%398m
19:000%11°64%87%462m
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

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