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Jun 13 - Jun 14
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Northern Lights Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
67°0′43.6″N ⋅ 50°42′41.8″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 9 PM and 6 AM in Kangerlussuaq tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at 0% to 25%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 9 PM and 6 AM in Kangerlussuaq tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at 0% to 25%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.
Aurora Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
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Tomorrow night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
- 20 °C49 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C21 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C2 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
- 19 °C
88 percent cloud cover - 15 °C81 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C13 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
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Kangerlussuaq Aurora Guide
Kangerlussuaq is situated in Greenland. Because it is positioned deep within the Arctic Circle at 67.0°, auroral activity is highly concentrated here. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to see aurora borealis in Kangerlussuaq
Plan your trip between September and March. The darkest months—December, January, and February—provide the longest nights, which naturally increases your daily odds of catching the lights.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Kangerlussuaq?
In Kangerlussuaq, even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 2.7 to 5.7. That is well above the usual Kp index threshold for Kangerlussuaq, so you should have a strong chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.