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Thursday 29 October in Tromsø, 15:58
Northern lights in Troms
Tonight's aurora chance in all 21 municipalities in Troms, with the Kp forecast, cloud cover and darkness.
Tonight in the largest municipalities in Troms
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsø | Low | 01–03 | 52 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Harstad | Low | 01–03 | 33 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Senja | Low | 01–03 | 52 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Målselv | Low | 01–03 | 32 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Balsfjord | Low | 23–01 | 35 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Nordreisa | Low | Cloudy | 88 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Tjeldsund | Low | 00–02 | 39 % | 12 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Bardu | Low | 23–01 | 56 % | 12 h | Kp 2.5 |
| Sørreisa | Low | 01–03 | 50 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
| Kvæfjord | Low | 01–03 | 31 % | 12 h | Kp 2 |
The northern lights in all 21 municipalities in Troms
The dot shows tonight's chance. Every municipality has a seven-night forecast, darkness and cloud cover.
Questions about the northern lights in Troms
Can I see the northern lights in Troms tonight?
Tonight 0 of the 21 municipalities in Troms have a high chance. It looks best in Balsfjord, with 35 % cloud cover. The chance comes from the Kp forecast, cloud cover and the hours of darkness.
Where in Troms is it best to see the northern lights?
The closer to the aurora oval, the lower the Kp you need. Karlsøy has the lowest threshold in the county: the aurora can show there from about Kp 2. Pick a spot with little light and a clear view to the north.
Which Kp is needed for the northern lights in Troms?
About Kp 2–2.5 in Troms, depending on where you are. It is a rule of thumb; a strong aurora can be seen further south than it says.