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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 2 (Quiet)
Sun Elevation-25.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover100%

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Oslo
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Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Mon, Mar 9 · 22:00–02:00 · 4h window
Low confidence
30%
🌌Aurora Quality75.6-92.7%
Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)
Sun Elevation: -25.6° (Astronomical night)
Cloud Cover: 5%
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Thu, Mar 12 · 01:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:88.1-92.7%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Uttakleiv
Thu, Mar 12 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:87.7%
Medium
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Good Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Fri, Mar 13 · 24:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:75.6-78.8%
Low
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Good Chance of Aurora at Dawn
Uttakleiv
Fri, Mar 13 · 05:00–06:00
🌌Aurora Quality:69.6%
Low
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Good Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Fri, Mar 13 · 20:00–22:00
🌌Aurora Quality:64.3-71.8%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Aurora
Uttakleiv
Fri, Mar 13 · 23:00–05:00
🌌Aurora Quality:64.3-92.7%
Low

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
02:000%-26°100%100%49m
03:000%-23°100%100%46m
04:000%-18°83%100%48m
05:000%-13°83%100%93m
06:000%-7.5°0%60%204m
07:000%-1.9°21%53%3079m
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°27%100%1910m
03:000%-22°27%100%1931m
04:000%-18°15%100%1991m
05:000%-13°15%100%2122m
06:000%-7.2°15%100%2267m
07:000%-1.4°2.3%100%1311m
08:000%3.8°2.3%100%1572m
09:000%8.4°2.3%100%1258m
10:000%12°4.2%100%1050m
11:000%15°4.2%100%1840m
12:000%16°4.2%100%1733m
13:000%16°2.3%100%1998m
14:000%14°2.3%100%2103m
15:000%11°2.3%100%1935m
16:000%6.6°15%100%2366m
17:000%1.9°15%100%3044m
18:000%-3.8°15%100%22581m
19:000%-9.4°15%100%6478m
20:000%-15°15%100%2072m
21:000%-20°15%100%11014m
22:000%-24°71%100%13801m
23:000%-26°71%100%17002m
Fri, Mar 6
24:000%-28°71%100%22502m
01:000%-27°100%100%24134m
02:000%-25°100%100%23789m
03:000%-22°100%100%2714m
04:000%-17°100%100%24134m
05:000%-12°100%100%24134m
06:000%-6.8°100%100%24134m
07:000%-1°71%100%24135m
08:000%4.2°71%100%19542m
09:000%8.8°71%100%16185m
10:000%13°71%100%17933m
11:000%15°71%80%24134m
12:000%16°71%5%24135m
13:000%16°61%5%24134m
14:000%14°61%5%24134m
15:000%11°61%5%24135m
16:000%7°21%5%24134m
17:000%2.2°21%5%24134m
18:000%-3.4°21%5%24134m
19:000%-9°61%100%24135m
20:000%-14°61%100%24135m
21:000%-19°61%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°11%100%24135m
02:000%-25°11%100%24135m
03:000%-21°11%100%24135m
04:000%-17°11%100%24134m
05:000%-12°11%83%24135m
06:000%-6.4°11%100%24134m
07:000%-0.5°11%97%24135m
08:000%4.6°11%98%24135m
09:000%9.2°11%99%24135m
10:000%13°11%100%24135m
11:000%15°11%100%24135m
12:000%17°11%100%24135m
13:000%16°11%100%24135m
14:000%15°11%100%24135m
15:000%11°11%100%24135m
16:000%7.3°11%100%24135m
17:000%2.5°11%100%24135m
18:000%-3.1°11%100%24135m
19:000%-8.7°11%100%24135m
20:000%-14°11%100%20688m
21:000%-19°11%100%17240m
22:000%-23°11%100%13793m
23:000%-26°11%100%13853m
Sun, Mar 8
24:000%-27°11%100%13912m
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