Can I see the northern lights in Hemsedal tonight?

Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Hemsedal right now; get away from city lights and look north. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 2% chance of aurora directly overhead and 17% on the northern horizon.

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

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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Hemsedal Northern Lights Forecast

Moderate chance
Kp 1.7 · horizon 17% · clouds 1%

Kp index: 1.7
Overhead chance: 2%
On the horizon: 17%
Cloud cover: 1%
Full darkness: 18:44 – 05:33

Updated: 20 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Hemsedal right now; get away from city lights and look north. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 2% chance of aurora directly overhead and 17% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 1%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:44 to 05:33.

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 Hemsedal tonight?: Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Hemsedal right now; get away from city lights and look north. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 2% chance of aurora directly overhead and 17% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Hemsedal?: 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.