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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 moderate between 8 PM and 7 AM in Nuuk tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 20% to 100%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Nuuk
Today at 8:00 PM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:78%
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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
May 22 - May 23
- 5 °C
0 percent cloud cover - 2 °C
0 percent cloud cover - 1 °C
37 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
May 23 - May 24
- 1 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 1 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 0 °C100 percent cloud cover
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32% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Nuuk
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination | Friday, May 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination | Saturday, May 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination | Sunday, May 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination | |||
Monday, May 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination | Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination | Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Thursday, May 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Friday, May 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Sunday, May 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination |
Monday, June 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination | Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination | Thursday, June 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination | Friday, June 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, June 6, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination | Sunday, June 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination |
Monday, June 8, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, June 11, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination | Friday, June 12, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination | Saturday, June 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination |
Monday, June 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% 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 to 2.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.