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North Cape Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.3 · horizon 8% · clouds 89%
Kp index
1.3
Overhead chance
7%
On the horizon
8%
Cloud cover
89%
Full darkness
19:57 – 04:04

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

It is still light in North Cape; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 7% chance of aurora directly overhead and 8% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 89%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:57 to 04:04.

3-day Kp forecast

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

14:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 2.02.020:0023:00: 2.72.702:00: 1.71.702:0005:00: 1.71.708:00: 1.31.308:0011:00: 1.31.314:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 1.31.320:0023:00: 1.71.702:00: 1.71.702:0005:00: 1.31.308:00: 1.31.308:0011:00: 1.31.314:00: 1.31.314:0017:00: 1.31.320:00: 1.71.720:0023:00: 1.71.702:00: 2.02.002:00
October 17Kp 2.7Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet
October 20Kp 2.0Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in North Cape tonight?
It is still light in North Cape; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 7% chance of aurora directly overhead and 8% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in North Cape?
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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