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Hafjell Northern Lights Forecast

Moderate chance
Kp 1.7 · horizon 28% · clouds 0%
Kp index
1.7
Overhead chance
6%
On the horizon
28%
Cloud cover
0%
Full darkness
18:36 – 05:25

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

Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Hafjell right now; get away from city lights and look north. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 6% chance of aurora directly overhead and 28% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 0%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:36 to 05:25.

3-day Kp forecast

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

19:00: 1.71.719:0022:00: 2.72.701:00: 2.32.301:0004:00: 2.02.007:00: 2.02.007:0010:00: 2.32.313:00: 2.32.313:0016:00: 3.73.719:00: 4.04.019:0022:00: 4.74.701:00: 5.05.001:0004:00: 3.73.707:00: 3.33.307:0010:00: 3.33.313:00: 3.33.313:0016:00: 3.33.319:00: 3.33.319:0022:00: 3.33.301:00: 4.04.001:00
November 5Kp 2.7Quiet
November 6Kp 4.7Active: good chance
November 7Kp 5.0Storm: strong aurora likely
November 8Kp 4.0Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Hafjell tonight?
Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Hafjell right now; get away from city lights and look north. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 6% chance of aurora directly overhead and 28% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Hafjell?
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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