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Northern lights forecast for Stavanger tonight
Stavanger is Norway's southernmost large city, and aurora is rare — but possible during strong storms.
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Stavanger. 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: Head out to Jæren or towards Lysefjorden and look north when the Kp index is very high.
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 Stavanger
Stavanger lies at about 59.0°N, the southernmost place we cover. The aurora is rare here and needs a strong geomagnetic storm.
When the Kp index is very high, head out to Jæren, Mosterøy or towards Lysefjorden, away from the city lights, and look north.
Darker spots near Stavanger
Places with less light and an open view, close by.
- Jæren
- Lysefjorden
- Mosterøy
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the northern lights in Stavanger tonight?
Unlikely to see aurora tonight in Stavanger. 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 Stavanger?
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 Stavanger?
Head out to Jæren or towards Lysefjorden and look north when the Kp index is very high.
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.