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Oslo Northern Lights Forecast

Good chance
Kp 2.0 · horizon 34% · clouds 42%
Kp index
2.0
Overhead chance
5%
On the horizon
34%
Cloud cover
42%
Full darkness
20:24 – 05:39

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

Good chance to see the northern lights from Oslo right now: the sky is dark and the aurora oval is close. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.0. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 5% chance of aurora directly overhead and 34% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 42%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:24 to 05:39.

3-day Kp forecast

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

20:00: 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: 1.71.708:00: 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: 1.71.702:00
October 16Kp 2.7Quiet
October 17Kp 1.7Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Oslo tonight?
Good chance to see the northern lights from Oslo 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 34% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Oslo?
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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