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Northern Lights Forecast for Bergen
Bergen, Norway
60°23′28.7″N ⋅ 5°19′19.6″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be low between 11 PM and 6 AM in Bergen tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at 85% to 100%. Low activity and cloud cover together may make the aurora difficult to spot.
Aurora Forecast for Bergen
Today at 11:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:85%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Bergen
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Bergen
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Tomorrow night
May 22 - May 23
- 16 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C98 percent cloud cover
- 13 °C100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
May 23 - May 24
- 11 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 10 °C100 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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First Quarter
32% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Bergen
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination | Friday, May 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination | Saturday, May 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination | Sunday, May 24, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination | |||
Monday, May 25, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination | Tuesday, May 26, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination | Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Thursday, May 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Friday, May 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, May 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Sunday, May 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination |
Monday, June 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Tuesday, June 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination | Wednesday, June 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination | Thursday, June 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination | Friday, June 5, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, June 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination | Sunday, June 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination |
Monday, June 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, June 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination | Friday, June 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination | Saturday, June 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination |
Monday, June 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination |
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Bergen Aurora Guide
Located in Norway, Bergen is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Because it sits at 60.4°, seeing the aurora borealis here requires a fairly strong geomagnetic storm. While it takes patience and luck, catching a display from here is an unforgettable experience.
Aurora Season in Bergen
While auroras are driven by solar storms rather than seasons, you still need dark skies. In Bergen, your best chances are during the darker months from October through February.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Bergen?
In Bergen, you usually need at least Kp 3 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.
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. That is a bit below the usual Kp index threshold for Bergen, so there is still a small chance of seeing faint aurora low on the northern horizon.