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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.3 · horizon 3% · clouds 93%
Kp index
1.3
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
3%
Cloud cover
93%
Full darkness
20:14 – 05:23

Updated: · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 3% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 93%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:14 to 05:23.

3-day Kp forecast

Kp 5 or higher means a geomagnetic storm; the lights can be seen further south.

12:00: 1.31.312:0015:00: 1.31.318:00: 1.31.318:0021:00: 1.71.700:00: 2.32.300:0003:00: 2.02.006:00: 1.31.306:0009:00: 2.02.012:00: 2.32.312:0015:00: 2.72.718:00: 3.73.718:0021:00: 4.04.000:00: 4.34.300:0003:00: 4.74.706:00: 3.73.706:0009:00: 3.03.012:00: 3.03.012:0015:00: 3.03.018:00: 3.33.318:0021:00: 3.73.700:00: 3.33.300:00
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 4.0Active: good chance
October 20Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 21Kp 3.3Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon tonight?
It is still light in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 3% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?
The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.

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