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Stavanger Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 1.3 · horizon 0% · clouds —%
Kp index
1.3
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
0%
Full darkness
20:34 – 06:08

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

It is still light in Stavanger; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:34 to 06:08.

3-day Kp forecast

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

08:00: 1.31.308:0011:00: 2.72.714:00: 3.03.014:0017:00: 3.73.720:00: 4.74.720:0023:00: 4.34.302:00: 4.34.302:0005:00: 4.74.708:00: 3.73.708:0011:00: 3.03.014:00: 3.03.014:0017:00: 3.03.020:00: 3.33.320:0023:00: 3.73.702:00: 3.33.302:0005:00: 3.73.708:00: 3.03.008:0011:00: 2.72.714:00: 2.32.314:0017:00: 2.02.020:00: 3.33.320:0023:00: 3.03.002:00: 2.72.702:00
October 19Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 20Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 21Kp 3.7Quiet
October 22Kp 2.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Stavanger tonight?
It is still light in Stavanger; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Stavanger?
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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