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Northern lights forecast for Kirkenes tonight
Kirkenes lies in the far east near the Russian and Finnish borders, with a stable winter climate.
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Kirkenes. Cloud cover is low.
Best window tonight: 23:00–01:00. No clearly better period tonight. Conditions look fairly even between 23:00 and 01:00. Skies look mostly clear throughout.
- Best window
- 23:00–01:00
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- Temperature
- -2°C
- Wind
- 4 m/s
Tip: If the coast is cloudy, head inland towards Pasvikdalen for clearer skies.
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 decides an aurora night in Kirkenes
Kirkenes lies at about 69.7°N in the far east of Norway, near the Russian and Finnish borders, and well inside the auroral oval. The winter climate here is fairly stable.
When the coast is cloudy, head inland towards Pasvikdalen, where the sky is often clearer. Sandnesdalen and Bjørnevatn are darker spots closer to town.
Darker spots near Kirkenes
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Sandnesdalen
- Pasvikdalen
- Bjørnevatn
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Kirkenes tonight?
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Kirkenes. Cloud cover is low. The forecast at the top of this page has the latest numbers.
When is the best time tonight in Kirkenes?
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 Kirkenes?
If the coast is cloudy, head inland towards Pasvikdalen for clearer skies.
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.