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Northern Lights in Ilulissat, Greenland

Famous for its icefjord, Ilulissat provides a once-in-a-lifetime setting for watching northern lights over massive icebergs.

Ilulissat, Greenland

No Chance — aurora score 0 out of 100

It's daylight at your location — aurora only shows against a dark sky.

Activity
Kp 1.3 / 0.0
Oval
7%
Sky
97% cloud
Darkness
Daylight
Moon
46% full

Activity timeline

24h ago → 3 days ahead · Indigo bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed

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Upcoming nights

Each night scored hour-by-hour — the gauge shows its best hour

Friday

Sep 18

No Chance

Solar activity (Kp 1.7) is enough here, but 91% cloud cover blocks the view.

Peak Kp

3

Clouds

96%

Dark hrs

9h

Moon 53% full

Saturday

Sep 19

Great Chance!
Best window23:4403:44

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

9%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 62% full

Sunday

Sep 20

Great Chance!
Best window02:4403:44

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

32%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 71% full

Recent solar activity

Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility

Solar Wind GustHSS

Slow solar wind stream. Minimal impact on aurora.

Sep 15, 23:36
Plasma CloudCME

Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.

Sep 15, 08:36

How solar events cause aurora:

Solar Flare

Indirect — can launch plasma clouds toward Earth

Plasma Cloud

High — if aimed at Earth, causes aurora in 1-3 days

Magnetic Storm

Direct — aurora is happening or imminent!

Solar Wind Gust

Moderate — can sustain aurora for days

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