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Northern Lights Forecast for Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq, Greenland
65°36′52.2″N ⋅ 37°38′12.5″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 11 PM and 2 AM in Tasiilaq tonight. 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 Tasiilaq
Hourly aurora forecast for Tasiilaq
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Tasiilaq
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Tasiilaq
| 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 |
Seeing the Aurora in Tasiilaq
Located in Greenland, Tasiilaq is a notable destination for night sky watchers. With a latitude of 65.6°, it sits just below the Arctic Circle, putting it in an excellent position when geomagnetic activity rises. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see aurora borealis in Tasiilaq
The aurora season in Tasiilaq is generally active from early September until late March. December through February offers the longest nights, giving you the widest daily window to spot activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Tasiilaq?
In Tasiilaq, 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 Tasiilaq, so you should have a strong chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.