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Northern lights forecast for Nordkapp tonight
Nordkapp lies so far north that aurora can appear even at moderate activity — but the weather is harsh.
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Nordkapp. 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
- 0%
- Temperature
- 3°C
- Wind
- 4 m/s
Tip: Honningsvåg is the practical base. Expect strong wind and cold, clear nights.
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 at Nordkapp
Nordkapp lies at about 71.2°N, the northernmost place we cover, and the aurora can appear here even at moderate activity.
The weather is the hard part: expect strong wind and cold, and check the hourly cloud cover before you head out. Honningsvåg is the practical base, while Skarsvåg and Gjesvær are smaller places with less light around them.
Darker spots near Nordkapp
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Honningsvåg
- Skarsvåg
- Gjesvær
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Nordkapp tonight?
Very high chance of aurora tonight in Nordkapp. Cloud cover is low. The forecast at the top of this page has the latest numbers.
When is the best time tonight in Nordkapp?
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 Nordkapp?
Honningsvåg is the practical base. Expect strong wind and cold, clear nights.
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.