Can I see the northern lights in Kirkjufell tonight?

It is still light in Kirkjufell; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 11% chance of aurora directly overhead and 14% on the northern horizon.

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Kirkjufell?

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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Kirkjufell Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.0 · horizon 14% · clouds 100%

Kp index: 2.0
Overhead chance: 11%
On the horizon: 14%
Cloud cover: 100%
Full darkness: 20:48 – 05:46

Updated: 23 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Kirkjufell; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.0. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 11% chance of aurora directly overhead and 14% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 100%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:48 to 05:46.

3-day Kp forecast

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

October 17	Kp 2.7	Quiet
October 18	Kp 1.7	Quiet
October 19	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance
October 20	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Kirkjufell tonight?: It is still light in Kirkjufell; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 11% chance of aurora directly overhead and 14% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Kirkjufell?: 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.