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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 1 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation3.8° (Golden hour)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Good Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Mon, Mar 9 · 19:00–02:00 · 7h window
Low confidence
24%
🌌Aurora Quality64.3-78.8%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -25.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 26%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Thu, Mar 12 · 01:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:92.7%
Low
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Good Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Uttakleiv
Thu, Mar 12 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:74.5%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Thu, Mar 12 · 22:00–23:00
🌌Aurora Quality:88.1%
Medium

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
Wed, Mar 4
08:000%3.5°0%84%24135m
09:000%8°21%5.6%20345m
10:000%12°8%5.2%24134m
11:000%14°8%100%22072m
12:000%16°0%90%1456m
13:000%15°8%72%2982m
14:000%13°8%33%2124m
15:000%10°8%72%24134m
16:000%6.3°11%79%24048m
17:000%1.6°14%75%24135m
18:000%-4.1°18%89%24135m
19:000%-9.7°20%100%21441m
20:000%-15°27%100%22480m
21:000%-20°30%100%24134m
22:000%-24°33%100%24134m
23:000%-27°31%100%24135m
Thu, Mar 5
24:000%-28°27%100%4133m
01:000%-28°27%100%2093m
02:000%-26°23%100%2029m
03:000%-22°18%100%1920m
04:000%-18°15%100%1963m
05:000%-13°15%100%1990m
06:000%-7.2°15%100%2138m
07:000%-1.4°0%100%2170m
08:000%3.8°0%100%1983m
09:000%8.4°0%100%1921m
10:000%12°4.2%100%1735m
11:000%15°4.2%100%1361m
12:000%16°4.2%100%1950m
13:000%16°2.3%100%1957m
14:000%14°2.3%100%1983m
15:000%11°2.3%100%2524m
16:000%6.6°15%100%1785m
17:000%1.9°15%100%2062m
18:000%-3.8°15%100%2128m
19:000%-9.4°15%100%3050m
20:000%-15°15%100%3333m
21:000%-20°15%100%24134m
22:000%-24°71%100%20959m
23:000%-26°71%100%17611m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-28°71%100%12251m
01:000%-27°71%100%8273m
02:000%-25°71%100%4815m
03:000%-22°71%100%7292m
04:000%-17°71%100%24020m
05:000%-12°71%100%24134m
06:000%-6.8°71%100%24135m
07:000%-1°61%100%24134m
08:000%4.2°61%100%23866m
09:000%8.8°61%100%20568m
10:000%13°21%100%24135m
11:000%15°21%45%24134m
12:000%16°21%4.1%24135m
13:000%16°61%5%24135m
14:000%14°61%5%24135m
15:000%11°61%5%24134m
16:000%7°95%5%24134m
17:000%2.2°95%5%24135m
18:000%-3.4°95%52%24135m
19:000%-9°100%100%24134m
20:000%-14°100%100%24134m
21:000%-19°100%100%24134m
22:000%-23°100%100%24134m
23:000%-26°100%100%24134m
Sat, Mar 7
24:000%-27°100%100%24135m
01:000%-27°83%100%24135m
02:000%-25°83%100%24135m
03:000%-21°83%100%24135m
04:000%-17°71%100%24134m
05:000%-12°71%100%24134m
06:000%-6.4°71%93%24135m
07:000%-0.5°11%100%24135m
08:000%4.6°11%100%24135m
09:000%9.2°11%100%24135m
10:000%13°7.1%100%24134m
11:000%15°7.1%100%24135m
12:000%17°7.1%100%24135m
13:000%16°61%100%24135m
14:000%15°61%100%24135m
15:000%11°61%100%24135m
16:000%7.3°71%100%24135m
17:000%2.5°71%100%19471m
18:000%-3.1°71%100%14807m
19:000%-8.7°83%100%10143m
20:000%-14°83%100%10692m
21:000%-19°83%100%11242m
22:000%-23°71%100%11791m
23:000%-26°71%100%15544m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-27°71%100%19298m
01:000%-26°61%100%23051m
02:000%-24°61%100%19059m
03:000%-21°61%100%15068m
04:000%-17°61%100%11076m
05:000%-12°61%100%8934m
06:000%-6°61%100%6792m
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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