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May 21 - May 22
- 12 °C
59 percent cloud cover - 7 °C93 percent cloud cover
- 3 °C
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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 11 PM and 5 AM in Kangerlussuaq tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 30% to 95%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
Today at 8:00 PM
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Cloud Cover:25%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Kangerlussuaq
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
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Tomorrow night
May 22 - May 23
- 13 °C
0 percent cloud cover - 7 °C16 percent cloud cover
- 3 °C
10 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
May 23 - May 24
- 9 °C14 percent cloud cover
- 5 °C
97 percent cloud cover - 3 °C100 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Kangerlussuaq
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination | Friday, May 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination | Saturday, May 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination | Sunday, May 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination | |||
Monday, May 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination | Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination | Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Thursday, May 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Friday, May 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Sunday, May 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination |
Monday, June 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination | Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination | Thursday, June 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination | Friday, June 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, June 6, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination | Sunday, June 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination |
Monday, June 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, June 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination | Friday, June 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination | Saturday, June 13, 2026. 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 4 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 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% 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 to 2.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.