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Kongsberg Northern Lights Forecast

Good chance
Kp 2.7 · horizon 30% · clouds 0%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
5%
On the horizon
30%
Cloud cover
0%
Full darkness
18:39 – 05:29

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

Good chance to see the northern lights from Kongsberg 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 5% chance of aurora directly overhead and 30% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 0%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 18:39 to 05:29.

3-day Kp forecast

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

22:00: 2.72.722:0001:00: 2.32.304:00: 2.02.004:0007:00: 2.02.010:00: 2.32.310:0013:00: 2.32.316:00: 3.73.716:0019:00: 4.04.022:00: 4.74.722:0001:00: 5.05.004:00: 3.73.704:0007:00: 3.33.310:00: 3.33.310:0013:00: 3.33.316:00: 3.33.316:0019:00: 3.33.322:00: 3.33.322:0001:00: 4.04.0
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 Kongsberg tonight?
Good chance to see the northern lights from Kongsberg right now: the sky is dark and the aurora oval is close. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 5% chance of aurora directly overhead and 30% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Kongsberg?
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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