Oslo
Northern lights forecast for Oslo tonight
Oslo needs strong activity and clear skies to see aurora. It does happen, but rarely.
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Oslo. Cloud cover is high. Unlikely tonight — check again if activity picks up.
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
- 92%
- Temperature
- 5°C
- Wind
- 2 m/s
Tip: Head out of the city towards Nordmarka or Hurum to escape light pollution.
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 Oslo
Oslo lies at about 59.9°N, far south of the auroral oval. It usually takes Kp 5–6 before the aurora shows clearly on the northern horizon, and around Kp 7 or more before it can reach higher in the sky.
A dark, clear sky matters just as much. Get away from the city lights, towards Nordmarka (Sognsvann, Holmenkollen) or Hurum, and look north.
Darker spots near Oslo
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Sognsvann
- Holmenkollen
- Hurum
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Oslo tonight?
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Oslo. Cloud cover is high. Unlikely tonight — check again if activity picks up. The forecast at the top of this page has the latest numbers.
When is the best time tonight in Oslo?
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 Oslo?
Head out of the city towards Nordmarka or Hurum to escape light pollution.
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.