Can I see the northern lights in Beitostølen tonight?

Good chance to see the northern lights from Beitostølen right now: the sky is dark and the aurora oval is close. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 8% chance of aurora directly overhead and 30% on the northern horizon.

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

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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Beitostølen Northern Lights Forecast

Good chance
Kp 2.7 · horizon 30% · clouds 5%

Kp index: 2.7
Overhead chance: 8%
On the horizon: 30%
Cloud cover: 5%
Full darkness: 18:42 – 05:32

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

Good chance to see the northern lights from Beitostølen right now: the sky is dark and the aurora oval is close. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 8% chance of aurora directly overhead and 30% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 5%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:42 to 05:32.

3-day Kp forecast

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

November 5	Kp 2.7	Quiet
November 6	Kp 4.7	Active: good chance
November 7	Kp 5.0	Storm: strong aurora likely
November 8	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Beitostølen tonight?: Good chance to see the northern lights from Beitostølen right now: the sky is dark and the aurora oval is close. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 8% chance of aurora directly overhead and 30% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Beitostølen?: 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.