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.
Currently
Real-time conditionsKp IndexKp 5 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation-26.0° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover100%
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in Europe/Oslo
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Tromso
Fri, Feb 20 · 01:00–06:00 · 5h window
Medium confidence
43%
🌌Aurora Quality94.9%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -30.5° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 5%
Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Tromso
Fri, Feb 20 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:90%
Medium
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Tromso
Fri, Feb 20 · 18:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:90.4-94.9%
Medium
Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Tromso
Sat, Feb 21 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89.1%
Medium
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Tromso
Sat, Feb 21 · 18:00–01:00
🌌Aurora Quality:89.6-94.9%
Medium
Good Chance of Aurora
Tromso
Sun, Feb 22 · 01:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:77.2%
Low
Good Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Tromso
Sun, Feb 22 · 06:00–07:00
🌌Aurora Quality:70.5%
Low
+5 more windows in the next 10 days
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 hour0matching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 15 | |||||
| 02:00 | 0% | -30° | 74% | 100% | 240m |
| 03:00 | 0% | -26° | 66% | 100% | 1277m |
| 04:00 | 0% | -22° | 100% | 100% | 20720m |
| 05:00 | 0% | -17° | 100% | 69% | 21956m |
| 06:00 | 0% | -12° | 100% | 94% | 22122m |
| 07:00 | 0% | -6.6° | 56% | 100% | 22614m |
| 08:00 | 0% | -1.7° | 55% | 100% | 19576m |
| 09:00 | 0% | 2.4° | 0% | 100% | 19753m |
| 10:00 | 0% | 5.3° | 0% | 96% | 4975m |
| 11:00 | 0% | 7.2° | 0% | 65% | 6109m |
| 12:00 | 0% | 7.9° | 75% | 66% | 4414m |
| 13:00 | 0% | 7.2° | 87% | 99% | 543m |
| 14:00 | 0% | 5.3° | 100% | 56% | 21942m |
| 15:00 | 0% | 2.3° | 100% | 74% | 21701m |
| 16:00 | 0% | -1.9° | 89% | 96% | 7616m |
| 17:00 | 0% | -6.7° | 94% | 100% | 2219m |
| 18:00 | 0% | -12° | 97% | 100% | 24134m |
| 19:00 | 0% | -17° | 100% | 100% | 24134m |
| 20:00 | 0% | -22° | 100% | 100% | 24134m |
| 21:00 | 0% | -26° | 100% | 100% | 24134m |
| 22:00 | 0% | -30° | 95% | 100% | 13053m |
| 23:00 | 0% | -32° | 99% | 100% | 24134m |
| Mon, Feb 16 | |||||
| 24:00 | 0% | -33° | 99% | 100% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | 0% | -32° | 100% | 100% | 24134m |
| 02:00 | 0% | -30° | 100% | 100% | 23709m |
| 03:00 | 0% | -26° | 100% | 100% | 14785m |
| 04:00 | 0% | -22° | 100% | 100% | 3663m |
| 05:00 | 0% | -17° | 100% | 100% | 4106m |
| 06:00 | 0% | -11° | 100% | 100% | 3278m |
| 07:00 | 0% | -6.2° | 87% | 100% | 1206m |
| 08:00 | 0% | -1.4° | 100% | 100% | 3399m |
| 09:00 | 0% | 2.7° | 100% | 100% | 24135m |
| 10:00 | 0% | 5.7° | 87% | 100% | 23846m |
| 11:00 | 0% | 7.6° | 87% | 100% | 24135m |
| 12:00 | 0% | 8.2° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 13:00 | 0% | 7.5° | 87% | 100% | 24135m |
| 14:00 | 0% | 5.6° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 15:00 | 0% | 2.6° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 16:00 | 0% | -1.5° | 55% | 100% | 24135m |
| 17:00 | 0% | -6.4° | 55% | 100% | 24135m |
| 18:00 | 0% | -12° | 55% | 100% | 24135m |
| 19:00 | 0% | -17° | 55% | 100% | 24135m |
| 20:00 | 0% | -22° | 55% | 100% | 24134m |
| 21:00 | 0% | -26° | 55% | 100% | 24135m |
| 22:00 | 0% | -29° | 75% | 100% | 24135m |
| 23:00 | 0% | -32° | 75% | 100% | 24135m |
| Tue, Feb 17 | |||||
| 24:00 | 0% | -32° | 75% | 100% | 24135m |
| 01:00 | 0% | -32° | 87% | 100% | 24135m |
| 02:00 | 0% | -29° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 03:00 | 0% | -26° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 04:00 | 0% | -21° | 87% | 100% | 24135m |
| 05:00 | 0% | -16° | 87% | 100% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | 0% | -11° | 87% | 100% | 23023m |
| 07:00 | 0% | -5.9° | 55% | 100% | 5518m |
| 08:00 | 0% | -0.98° | 55% | 100% | 327m |
| 09:00 | 0% | 3° | 55% | 100% | 222m |
| 10:00 | 0% | 6° | 55% | 100% | 203m |
| 11:00 | 0% | 7.9° | 55% | 100% | 173m |
| 12:00 | 0% | 8.6° | 55% | 100% | 196m |
| 13:00 | 0% | 7.9° | 12% | 100% | 243m |
| 14:00 | 0% | 5.9° | 12% | 100% | 328m |
| 15:00 | 0% | 2.9° | 12% | 100% | 605m |
| 16:00 | 0% | -1.2° | 7.8% | 100% | 627m |
| 17:00 | 0% | -6.1° | 7.8% | 100% | 349m |
| 18:00 | 0% | -11° | 7.8% | 100% | 255m |
| 19:00 | 0% | -16° | 7.8% | 100% | 276m |
| 20:00 | 0% | -21° | 7.8% | 100% | 345m |
| 21:00 | 0% | -26° | 7.8% | 99% | 553m |
| 22:00 | 0% | -29° | 55% | 99% | 2088m |
| 23:00 | 0% | -31° | 55% | 87% | 7776m |
| Wed, Feb 18 | |||||
| 24:00 | 0% | -32° | 55% | 88% | 4124m |
| 01:00 | 0% | -31° | 100% | 88% | 3674m |
| 02:00 | 0% | -29° | 100% | 95% | 4017m |
| 03:00 | 0% | -25° | 100% | 71% | 5329m |
| 04:00 | 0% | -21° | 100% | 71% | 24134m |
| 05:00 | 0% | -16° | 100% | 68% | 24134m |
| 06:00 | 0% | -11° | 100% | 62% | 24134m |
| 07:00 | 0% | -5.6° | 100% | 67% | 24134m |
| 08:00 | 0% | -0.54° | 100% | 77% | 23332m |
| 09:00 | 0% | 3.4° | 100% | 87% | 22531m |
| 10:00 | 0% | 6.4° | 100% | 97% | 21729m |
| 11:00 | 0% | 8.3° | 100% | 97% | 21252m |
| 12:00 | 0% | 8.9° | 100% | 96% | 20776m |
| 13:00 | 0% | 8.2° | 100% | 96% | 20299m |
| 14:00 | 0% | 6.3° | 100% | 97% | 14250m |
| 15:00 | 0% | 3.2° | 100% | 97% | 8201m |
| 16:00 | 0% | -0.76° | 100% | 98% | 2153m |
| 17:00 | 0% | -5.7° | 100% | 98% | 1598m |
| 18:00 | 0% | -11° | 100% | 99% | 1042m |
| 19:00 | 0% | -16° | 100% | 100% | 487m |
| 20:00 | 0% | -21° | 100% | 100% | 506m |
| 21:00 | 0% | -25° | 100% | 100% | 525m |
| 22:00 | 0% | -29° | 100% | 100% | 544m |
| 23:00 | 0% | -31° | 100% | 100% | 2292m |
| Thu, Feb 19 | |||||
| 24:00 | 0% | -32° | 100% | 100% | 4040m |
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