Aurora Borealis Forecast
7-day Northern Lights viewing forecast for Iceland
Simulated forecast for demonstration purposes
Tonight's Forecast
Moderate
Kp 2
20% clouds
Quiet - Faint aurora possible in very dark locations
7-Day Forecast
Thu, Jan 22 Details
Kp Index
2
Cloud Cover
20%
Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Dark Hours
17:30 - 10:15
Understanding the Kp Index
Best Viewing Locations
Þingvellir National Park
Southwest
Open landscapes, away from Reykjavik
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Southeast
Icebergs reflect the lights
Vík
South
Black sand beaches as backdrop
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
West
Kirkjufell mountain foreground
Akureyri Area
North
Good alternative to south
Westfjords
Northwest
Most remote, darkest skies
🌌 Aurora Viewing Tips
- • Best months: September to March
- • Best time: 10 PM to 2 AM
- • Get away from city lights
- • Allow 20 min for eyes to adjust
- • Check cloud cover forecasts
- • Dress very warmly
- • Use tripod for photography
- • Be patient - lights come in waves
Pro tip: Download the Vedur app (Icelandic Met Office) for real-time aurora alerts and cloud cover maps.
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