Northern lights over Norway

Aurora forecast based on the Kp index — a measure of geomagnetic activity (scale 0–9). The higher the Kp, the further south the northern lights can be seen. Best chance with dark, clear skies and an open view to the north.

🧭 Kp index right now

2.3
Rolig
Scale 0–9 · updated 12:43

🌙 Peak in the coming day

4.7
Aktivt
Expected peak Mon 3/8 14:00

Where can the aurora be seen tonight?

At Kp 4.7 and clear skies
Hammerfest 70,7°N Gode sjanser Alta 70,0°N Gode sjanser Tromsø 69,7°N Gode sjanser Harstad 68,8°N Gode sjanser Narvik 68,4°N Gode sjanser Bodø 67,3°N Gode sjanser Mo i Rana 66,3°N Gode sjanser Trondheim 63,4°N Gode sjanser Bergen 60,4°N Liten sjanse Oslo 59,9°N Liten sjanse Kristiansand 58,2°N Usannsynlig
The assessment is based on latitude and the forecast Kp. Local visibility, clouds and light pollution decide in the end — check cloud cover on the radar.

Kp forecast 3 days

3-hour values · NOAA SWPC
3
11
Mon
4.7
14
3
17
3.7
20
2.3
23
3
02
Tue
3.3
05
3
08
2.3
11
2
14
2
17
1.7
20
1.3
23
1.3
02
Wed
1.7
05
1.7
08
1.7
11
1.3
14
1.3
17
1
20
1.7
23
1.3
02
Thu

Tips for seeing the aurora

  • Seek darkness — get away from city lights.
  • Open view to the north.
  • Clear sky: check the cloud forecast first.
  • The best time is often 21:00–02:00.
  • Let your eyes adjust to the dark for 15–20 min.
  • A camera often sees faint aurora before the eye does.

What is the Kp index?

The Kp index measures disturbances in the Earth magnetic field on a scale of 0–9. At Kp 3–4 the aurora can be seen in Northern Norway, at Kp 5+ (geomagnetic storm) all the way down to Southern Norway. The values update every three hours.
Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center · the forecast updates continuously.
Official weather data from MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute) · MET Norway · NILU · NVE · Open-Meteo
Updated: 12:43