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Northern lights forecast for Bergen tonight
Bergen is far south and often cloudy, but strong displays can be seen on occasion.
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Bergen. Cloud cover is high. Cloud looks set to cover the sky all evening.
Best window tonight: 23:00–01:00. No clearly better period tonight. Conditions look fairly even between 23:00 and 01:00. Cloud cover stays high throughout.
- Best window
- 23:00–01:00
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Temperature
- 11°C
- Wind
- 8 m/s
Tip: You usually need to get out of the city and up in altitude to escape lights and clouds.
Cloud cover hour by hour
Cloud cover can change through the evening. Lower percentages mean better visibility.
Moon conditions tonight
The moon is 2% lit. It stays below the horizon for the whole observation window. A moonless sky gives the best contrast for faint aurora.
- Phase
- Waxing moon
- Illuminated
- 2 %
Moon data: MET Norway
Hourly aurora chance
Based on activity, location and cloud cover.
Hours look fairly even — watch the sky throughout the window.
What it takes to see the aurora in Bergen
Bergen lies at about 60.4°N, far south of the auroral oval. The aurora is only visible here during strong geomagnetic storms, and then usually low on the northern horizon.
Cloud is often the bigger obstacle on the west coast. Getting out of the city and up in altitude helps: Fløyen and Ulriken rise above the centre, and Osterøy has less light around it.
Darker spots near Bergen
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Fløyen
- Ulriken
- Osterøy
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Bergen tonight?
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Bergen. Cloud cover is high. Cloud looks set to cover the sky all evening. The forecast at the top of this page has the latest numbers.
When is the best time tonight in Bergen?
Usually between 23:00–01:00 local time, but during strong activity the aurora can appear earlier or later.
Where should I go to see the aurora near Bergen?
You usually need to get out of the city and up in altitude to escape lights and clouds.
Is the forecast guaranteed?
No. Clouds, weather changes and local conditions can hide the aurora even when geomagnetic activity is high. The score here is advisory.
See also
Forecasts are advisory and based on open data sources. The northern lights can never be guaranteed.