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Northern Lights Forecast for Nuuk
Nuuk, Greenland
64°11′0.6″N ⋅ 51°43′17.8″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 12 AM and 3 AM in Nuuk tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at around 0%. It should be a great night for seeing the aurora if these conditions hold.
Aurora Forecast for Nuuk
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Cloud Cover:45%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Nuuk
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Nuuk
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Tomorrow night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
- 14 °C16 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C2 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C3 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
- 10 °C23 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C23 percent cloud cover
- 6 °C
77 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Nuuk
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Nuuk
Nuuk is the capital of Greenland, but it feels more compact and outdoorsy than most capitals. You get cafés, museums and everyday city life, but the sea, mountains and fjord are always close.
Where to see the northern lights in Nuuk
One of Nuuk’s advantages is that you do not always need a major excursion just to get started. Light pollution is fairly limited for a city, so a short walk away from the brightest streets can already help. The best views usually come from the edge of town, higher ground or fjord trips when conditions are right.
Is Nuuk a good first aurora stop in Greenland?
Yes, especially if you want a softer landing. Nuuk gives you hotels, restaurants and cultural stops like the National Museum of Greenland and Katuaq, while still feeling unmistakably Arctic. It is a practical base for travellers who want Greenland beyond just the aurora photos.
FAQ
Can you see the northern lights from Nuuk?
Yes. Nuuk is one of the easier capitals for aurora viewing because light pollution is relatively low once you move a little away from the brightest streets.
What makes Nuuk different from other aurora destinations in Greenland?
Nuuk feels more like a city break. You can combine museums, food and local culture with realistic aurora viewing instead of focusing only on remote lodges or wilderness trips.
Is Nuuk a good first stop in Greenland?
Yes. It is a comfortable introduction to Greenland if you want city services, cultural stops and realistic northern lights chances in one place.
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Nuuk?
In Nuuk, 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 Nuuk, so you should have a strong chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.