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Northern Lights Forecast for Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell, Iceland
64°55′37.9″N ⋅ 23°18′23.4″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 10 PM and 2 AM in Kirkjufell tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at 70% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Kirkjufell
Today at 6:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:99%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Kirkjufell
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Kirkjufell
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 10 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 10 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 11 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 11 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C100 percent cloud cover
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30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Kirkjufell
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Seeing the Aurora in Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell is situated in Iceland. While not directly under the standard auroral oval, its northern location at 64.9° makes it a very reliable viewing spot. If you have dark, cloud-free skies, your chances of seeing a display are excellent.
When to Visit Kirkjufell
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 Kirkjufell?
In Kirkjufell, 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 2.6 to 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.