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Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway

One of the best places on Earth to see the northern lights, located in the heart of the Arctic Circle with clear skies and easy accessibility.

Tromsø, 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
88% 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

Great Chance!
Best window19:1403:14

Peak Kp

3

Clouds

3%

Dark hrs

9h

Moon 51% full

Saturday

Sep 19

Great Chance!
Best window19:1403:14

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

6%

Dark hrs

9h

Moon 60% full

Sunday

Sep 20

No Chance

Solar activity (Kp 1.7) is enough here, but 81% cloud cover blocks the view.

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

98%

Dark hrs

9.3h

Moon 69% 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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