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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 21 May 2026, 19:55 local time

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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 11 PM and 5 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 clear skies at 0% to 20%. You should have a decent chance of seeing the aurora if skies stay this clear.

Aurora Forecast for Alta

Today at 11:00 PM

Moderate Activity

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Hourly aurora forecast for Alta

Hourly aurora forecast for Alta
Local time	Aurora activity
Tonight 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Fri 2 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 5 AM	Moderate Activity
Fri 8 AM	Low Activity
Fri 11 AM	No activity
Fri 2 PM	No activity
Fri 5 PM	Low Activity
Fri 8 PM	Low Activity
Fri 11 PM	Moderate Activity
Sat 2 AM	Moderate Activity
Sat 5 AM	Moderate Activity
Sat 8 AM	Low Activity
Sat 11 AM	No activity
Sat 2 PM	Low Activity
Sat 5 PM	Low Activity
Sat 8 PM	Low Activity

3-Night Weather Forecast for Alta

Tonight

May 21 - May 22

21:00
9 °C
8 percent cloud cover
00:00
7 °C
0 percent cloud cover
03:00
5 °C
1 percent cloud cover

Tomorrow night

May 22 - May 23

21:00
13 °C
81 percent cloud cover
00:00
9 °C
76 percent cloud cover
03:00
8 °C
91 percent cloud cover

Saturday night

May 23 - May 24

21:00
10 °C
100 percent cloud cover
00:00
8 °C
100 percent cloud cover
02:00
8 °C
100 percent cloud cover

Sun & Moon

Sunset

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Sunrise

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Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark

Current Moon

First Quarter

32% 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
			21Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination	22Friday, May 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination	23Saturday, May 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination	24Sunday, May 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination
25Monday, May 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination	26Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination	27Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination	28Thursday, May 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination	29Friday, May 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination	30Saturday, May 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	31Sunday, May 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination
1Monday, June 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination	2Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination	3Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination	4Thursday, June 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination	5Friday, June 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination	6Saturday, June 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination	7Sunday, June 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination
8Monday, June 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination	9Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination	10Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination	11Thursday, June 11, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination	12Friday, June 12, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination	13Saturday, June 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination	14Sunday, June 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination
15Monday, June 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination	16Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination	17Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% 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 2.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.