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Northern Lights in Oslo, Norway

Norway's capital can see the northern lights during strong solar activity, with viewing spots accessible in the surrounding forests.

Oslo, 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 / 3.3
Oval
0%
Sky
77% 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

Unlikely
Best window18:1719:17

Peak Kp

3

Clouds

84%

Dark hrs

10h

Moon 51% full

Saturday

Sep 19

Unlikely
Best window19:1720:17

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

16%

Dark hrs

10h

Moon 61% full

Sunday

Sep 20

Possible
Best window03:0704:07

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

16%

Dark hrs

10.2h

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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