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Thursday 29 October in Bærum, 17:30
Northern lights in Akershus
Tonight's aurora chance in all 21 municipalities in Akershus, with the Kp forecast, cloud cover and darkness.
Tonight in the largest municipalities in Akershus
Tonight's Kp forecast is 2.3. The aurora can show where it is above the place's threshold ("Visible from"). The chance is for the two best dark hours tonight, with the cloud cover then.
| Municipality | Chance | Best at | Cloud | Dark | Visible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bærum | Low | 23–01 | 16 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Asker | Low | 23–01 | 14 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Lillestrøm | Low | 23–01 | 6 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Nordre Follo | Low | 23–01 | 10 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Lørenskog | Low | 23–01 | 8 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Ullensaker | Low | 23–01 | 1 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Eidsvoll | Low | 22–00 | 2 % | 12 h | Kp 5.5 |
| Nittedal | Low | 23–01 | 7 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Nes | Low | 22–00 | 3 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
| Ås | Low | 23–01 | 11 % | 12 h | Kp 6 |
The northern lights in all 21 municipalities in Akershus
The dot shows tonight's chance. Every municipality has a seven-night forecast, darkness and cloud cover.
Questions about the northern lights in Akershus
Can I see the northern lights in Akershus tonight?
Tonight 0 of the 21 municipalities in Akershus have a high chance. It looks best in Hurdal, with 0 % cloud cover. The chance comes from the Kp forecast, cloud cover and the hours of darkness.
Where in Akershus is it best to see the northern lights?
The closer to the aurora oval, the lower the Kp you need. Hurdal has the lowest threshold in the county: the aurora can show there from about Kp 5.5. Pick a spot with little light and a clear view to the north.
Which Kp is needed for the northern lights in Akershus?
About Kp 5.5–6 in Akershus, depending on where you are. It is a rule of thumb; a strong aurora can be seen further south than it says.