Live Aurora Forecast

Northern Lights Forecast

Real-time aurora borealis predictions for Alta, Northern Norway

Alta, Norway (69.9689°N, 23.2717°E)Watch live cam →
Can you see the aurora tonight?
Plain-language outlook for Alta based on aurora activity and cloud cover
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Want to maximize your chance to see the Aurora?
Join one of our northern lights tours. Our guides are experts of the area and hunting the lights, so even if conditions are not ideal they will try their best to maximize your chances.
Dog Sledding under the Northern Light
Moderate
Dog Sledding under the Northern Light

Embark on a magical dog sledding journey under the Aurora Borealis.

4 hours
3,390 NOK
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Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Moderate
Northern Lights by Snowmobile

Join an unforgettable snowmobile safari above the Arctic Circle

4 hours
2,840 NOK
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Northern Lights Snowshoe Adventure
Easy
Northern Lights Snowshoe Adventure

Chase the aurora on snowshoes — a magical evening hike under the Arctic sky.

4 hours
1,890 NOK
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3-Day Forecast
Predicted Kp-index values for the next 72 hours
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Weather Conditions
Cloud coverage and temperature
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Daylight Hours
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About Alta, Norway

Alta is one of the best places in the world to witness the northern lights. Located at 69°N in Northern Norway, it sits directly under the auroral oval, offering spectacular displays from September to April.

Best Time
September - April
Peak Hours
10 PM - 2 AM
Clear Sky Rate
~60% in winter
Live Cam
Real-time view from Alta, Northern Norway
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