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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 09 Jul 2026, 17:10 local time

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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 11 PM and 2 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 25% to 95%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.

Aurora Forecast for Alta

Today at 8:00 PM

Moderate Activity

Cloud Cover:100%

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Fog

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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	High Activity
Fri 2 AM	High Activity
Fri 5 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 8 AM	Low Activity
Fri 11 AM	Low Activity
Fri 2 PM	Low Activity
Fri 5 PM	Low Activity
Fri 8 PM	Moderate Activity
Fri 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Sat 2 AM	High Activity
Sat 5 AM	Low Activity
Sat 8 AM	Low Activity
Sat 11 AM	Low Activity
Sat 2 PM	Low Activity
Sat 5 PM	Low Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Alta

Tonight

Jul 9 - Jul 10

21:00
13 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
12 °C
89 percent cloud cover
03:00
11 °C
13 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

Jul 10 - Jul 11

21:00
16 °C
96 percent cloud cover
00:00
15 °C
48 percent cloud cover
03:00
14 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Saturday night

Jul 11 - Jul 12

20:00
14 °C
79 percent cloud cover
02:00
11 °C
31 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

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Sunrise

—

Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark

Current Moon

Waning Crescent

30% 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
			9Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination	10Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination	11Saturday, July 11, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination	12Sunday, July 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination
13Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination	14Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	15Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination	16Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination	17Friday, July 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination	18Saturday, July 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination	19Sunday, July 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination
20Monday, July 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination	21Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination	22Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination	23Thursday, July 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination	24Friday, July 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination	25Saturday, July 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination	26Sunday, July 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination
27Monday, July 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination	28Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	29Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	30Thursday, July 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	31Friday, July 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	1Saturday, August 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination	2Sunday, August 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination
3Monday, August 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination	4Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination	5Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% 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 2.7 to 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.