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Northern Lights in North Cape, Norway

The northernmost point of mainland Europe offers some of the most dramatic aurora viewing on the continent.

North Cape, 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
1%
Sky
47% 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 87% cloud cover blocks the view.

Peak Kp

3

Clouds

98%

Dark hrs

8.7h

Moon 51% full

Saturday

Sep 19

Great Chance!
Best window18:4602:46

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

6%

Dark hrs

9h

Moon 60% full

Sunday

Sep 20

Unlikely
Best window00:4601:46

Peak Kp

1.7

Clouds

93%

Dark hrs

9h

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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