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Northern Lights Forecast for Alta
Alta, Norway
69°58′8.0″N ⋅ 23°16′17.8″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 7 PM and 5 AM in Alta tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 55% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 7 PM and 5 AM in Alta tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 55% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Alta
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Hourly aurora forecast for Alta
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Alta
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Tomorrow night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
- 10 °C
0 percent cloud cover - 9 °C0 percent cloud cover
- 8 °C33 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
- 13 °C80 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C41 percent cloud cover
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— Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark
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Waxing Crescent
8% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Alta
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 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 5 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination | ||
Monday, June 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 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 4 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. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 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 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 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. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 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 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 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 3 to 4. That is well above the usual Kp index threshold for Alta, so you should have a strong chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.