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Northern Lights Forecast for Alta

Name: Alta, Norway
Address: Alta, Norway

Alta, Norway

69°58′8.0″N ⋅ 23°16′17.8″E

Aurora data last updated at 15 Aug 2026, 17:00 local time

Current local time:

Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 8 PM and 3 AM in Alta tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 95%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.

Aurora Forecast for Alta

Today at 8:00 PM

Moderate Activity

Cloud Cover:100%

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Hourly aurora forecast for Alta

Hourly aurora forecast for Alta
Local time	Aurora activity
Tonight 8 PM	Moderate Activity
Tonight 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Sun 2 AM	Moderate Activity
Sun 5 AM	Low Activity
Sun 8 AM	Low Activity
Sun 11 AM	Low Activity
Sun 2 PM	Low Activity
Sun 5 PM	Low Activity
Sun 8 PM	Low Activity
Sun 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Mon 2 AM	Low Activity
Mon 5 AM	Low Activity
Mon 8 AM	Low Activity
Mon 11 AM	Low Activity
Mon 2 PM	Low Activity
Mon 5 PM	Low Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Alta

Tonight

Aug 15 - Aug 16

21:00
15 °C
99 percent cloud cover
00:00
13 °C
96 percent cloud cover
03:00
12 °C
93 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

Aug 16 - Aug 17

21:00
13 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
12 °C
100 percent cloud cover
03:00
12 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Monday night

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20:00
13 °C
100 percent cloud cover
02:00
10 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

09:35 PM

Sunrise

03:28 AM

Current Moon

Waxing Crescent

10% illumination

Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Alta

Long-term aurora forecast calendar with daily aurora scores, moon phases, and activity levels.
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					15Saturday, August 15, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 10% illumination	16Sunday, August 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 17% illumination
17Monday, August 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination	18Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination	19Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 44% illumination	20Thursday, August 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 54% illumination	21Friday, August 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 63% illumination	22Saturday, August 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 72% illumination	23Sunday, August 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 80% illumination
24Monday, August 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination	25Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination	26Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	27Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	28Friday, August 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	29Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination	30Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination
31Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination	1Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination	2Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination	3Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination	4Friday, September 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination	5Saturday, September 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination	6Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination
7Monday, September 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination	8Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination	9Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination	10Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination	11Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination

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Northern Lights in Alta

Alta is one of the more practical northern lights destinations in Norway. It sits at the head of the Altafjord and gives you a proper town, straightforward road access and organised winter activities without feeling overly built up. If you want an aurora trip with simple logistics and a stable base, Alta makes sense.

Where to see the northern lights in Alta

The centre of Alta can work when activity is strong, but the experience is usually better away from the brightest streets. That often means a short drive, a guided aurora tour or a stay just outside town where the sky feels wider and darker. Alta is a good fit for travellers who want one fixed base rather than a road trip through northern Norway.

What else to do in Alta

The Northern Lights Cathedral is the local landmark, and Alta Museum is a solid daytime stop year-round. If you visit in the snow-free months, the UNESCO-listed rock carvings at Hjemmeluft are also worth a visit. In winter, Sorrisniva is the more natural add-on if you want an ice hotel or a polished activity base.

FAQ

Is Alta a good destination for northern lights trips?

Yes. Alta is a strong northern lights destination if you want town comforts, easy logistics and quick access to darker areas for evening aurora viewing.

What should I do in Alta besides see the northern lights?

The main daytime highlights are the Northern Lights Cathedral and Alta Museum. If you visit outside winter, the UNESCO rock art site at Hjemmeluft is one of Alta's standout sights.

What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Alta?

In Alta, 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 to 3.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.