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Northern Lights in Lofoten Islands, Norway

The dramatic Lofoten archipelago offers stunning aurora views reflected in Arctic fjords and framed by jagged mountain peaks.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

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
0%
Sky
29% 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

Possible
Best window18:2120:21

Peak Kp

3

Clouds

84%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 51% full

Saturday

Sep 19

No Chance

Solar activity (Kp 1.7) is enough here, but 93% cloud cover blocks the view.

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

99%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 61% full

Sunday

Sep 20

Possible
Best window19:2121:21

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

82%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 70% 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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