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Uttakleiv - Northern Lights - Norwegian Fjords

Leknes, 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 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation-2.0° (Civil twilight)
Cloud Cover0%

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Times shown in Europe/Oslo
aurora weather icon
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Today · 23:00–02:00 · 3h window
Medium confidence
60%
🌌Aurora Quality87.7-95%
Kp Index: Kp 5 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -10.1° (Nautical twilight)
Cloud Cover: 0%

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
8matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
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
Fri, Apr 10
21:000%-2.3°100%5%24134m
22:000%-6.9°100%5%24135m
23:0089%-10°100%3.5%24135m
Sat, Apr 11
24:0095%-13°100%2.9%24135m
01:0095%-14°100%0%24134m
02:0087%-13°85%0.1%24134m
03:0083%-11°83%0%24135m
04:000%-7.7°83%4%24134m
05:000%-3.3°100%4%24134m
06:000%1.9°100%5%24135m
07:000%7.2°100%5%24134m
08:000%13°96%1.1%24134m
09:000%18°95%5%24135m
10:000%23°95%5%24134m
11:000%27°95%5%24134m
12:000%29°95%5%24135m
13:000%30°95%5%24135m
14:000%30°61%0%24134m
15:000%27°61%4.8%24134m
16:000%24°61%5%24135m
17:000%19°21%5%24135m
18:000%14°25%0%24135m
19:000%8.6°30%0%24135m
20:000%3.2°90%0%24135m
21:000%-2°90%0%24135m
22:000%-6.5°90%0%24134m
23:0088%-10°100%0%24134m
Sun, Apr 12
24:0095%-12°100%0%24134m
01:0095%-13°100%0%24135m
02:0045%-13°21%0%24134m
03:0040%-11°21%0%24135m
04:000%-7.3°21%0%24135m
05:000%-2.9°83%0%24135m
06:000%2.3°83%0%24134m
07:000%7.6°83%0%24135m
08:000%13°83%0%24134m
09:000%18°83%0%24135m
10:000%23°83%0%24135m
11:000%27°21%0%24134m
12:000%30°21%0.2%24135m
13:000%31°21%5%24135m
14:000%30°11%5%24135m
15:000%28°11%5%24135m
16:000%24°11%0.2%24135m
17:000%20°7.1%0%24135m
18:000%14°7.1%0%24135m
19:000%8.9°7.1%0%24134m
20:000%3.5°7.1%0%24134m
21:000%-1.6°7.1%0%24134m
22:000%-6.2°7.1%2%24135m
23:0037%-9.7°21%5%24135m
Mon, Apr 13
24:0045%-12°21%5%24135m
01:0045%-13°21%5%24135m
02:0032%-12°21%36%24135m
03:000%-10°21%100%24135m
04:000%-6.9°21%100%24135m
05:000%-2.6°61%100%24135m
06:000%2.6°61%87%24134m
07:000%7.9°61%100%24134m
08:000%13°21%100%24135m
09:000%19°21%100%24135m
10:000%24°21%100%24134m
11:000%27°7.1%15%24135m
12:000%30°7.1%39%24134m
13:000%31°7.1%99%24135m
14:000%30°7.1%77%24135m
15:000%28°7.1%100%24135m
16:000%25°7.1%5%24135m
17:000%20°7.1%5%24134m
18:000%15°7.1%5%24134m
19:000%9.2°7.1%5%24135m
20:000%3.8°11%5%24135m
21:000%-1.3°11%5%24134m
22:000%-5.9°11%18%24135m
23:000%-9.4°21%66%24134m
Tue, Apr 14
24:000%-12°21%100%24135m
01:000%-12°21%100%24135m
02:000%-12°11%100%24134m
03:000%-9.9°11%100%24134m
04:000%-6.6°11%100%24135m
05:000%-2.2°11%100%24135m
06:000%3°11%100%24135m
07:000%8.3°11%100%24135m
08:000%14°11%100%24135m
09:000%19°11%100%24135m
10:000%24°11%100%24135m
11:000%28°11%100%24135m
12:000%30°11%100%24135m
13:000%31°11%100%24135m
14:000%31°11%100%24135m
15:000%28°11%100%24135m
16:000%25°11%100%24135m
17:000%20°11%100%24135m
18:000%15°11%100%24135m
19:000%9.5°11%100%24135m
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