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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 26 Aug 2026, 22:45 local time

Current local time:

Aurora activity is expected to be high between 9 PM and 10 PM in Alta tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 35% to 45%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.

Aurora Forecast for Alta

Tomorrow at 2:00 AM

High Activity

Cloud Cover:45%

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Hourly aurora forecast for Alta

Hourly aurora forecast for Alta
Local time	Aurora activity
Thu 2 AM	High Activity
Thu 5 AM	Moderate Activity
Thu 8 AM	Low Activity
Thu 11 AM	Low Activity
Thu 2 PM	Low Activity
Thu 5 PM	Low Activity
Thu 8 PM	Moderate Activity
Thu 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	High Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Alta

Tonight

Aug 26 - Aug 27

22:00
7 °C
4 percent cloud cover
00:00
6 °C
12 percent cloud cover
03:00
4 °C
50 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

Aug 27 - Aug 28

21:00
10 °C
47 percent cloud cover
00:00
8 °C
86 percent cloud cover
03:00
7 °C
11 percent cloud cover

Friday night

Aug 28 - Aug 29

21:00
13 °C
9 percent cloud cover
00:00
12 °C
10 percent cloud cover
02:00
12 °C
22 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

08:33 PM

Sunrise

04:20 AM

Current Moon

Full Moon

98% 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
		26Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	27Thursday, August 27, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	28Friday, August 28, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination	29Saturday, August 29, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination	30Sunday, August 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination
31Monday, August 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination	1Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination	2Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination	3Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination	4Friday, September 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination	5Saturday, September 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination	6Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination
7Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination	8Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination	9Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination	10Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination	11Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	12Saturday, September 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination	13Sunday, September 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination
14Monday, September 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination	15Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination	16Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination	17Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination	18Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination	19Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination	20Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination
21Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination	22Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% 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 around 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.