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Northern Lights Forecast for Oslo
Oslo, Norway
59°54′50.0″N ⋅ 10°45′7.9″E
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Aurora activity is expected to be low between 8 PM and 5 AM in Oslo tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at around 0%. Even with clearer skies, low activity would likely make any aurora faint.
Aurora Forecast for Oslo
Hourly aurora forecast for Oslo
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Oslo
- 29 °C11 percent cloud cover
- 24 °C19 percent cloud cover
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Sun & Moon
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Oslo
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
Northern Lights in Oslo
Located in Norway, Oslo is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Because it sits at 59.9°, seeing the aurora borealis here requires a fairly strong geomagnetic storm. Keep a close eye on space weather forecasts and be ready to travel to darker skies if a severe storm hits.
When to see auroras in Oslo
Because you need absolute darkness to see the lights this far south, limit your aurora hunting in Oslo to the late autumn and winter months. Summer nights here simply are not dark enough.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Oslo?
In Oslo, you usually need at least Kp 4 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 2.7 to 3.8. That is a bit below the usual Kp index threshold for Oslo, so there is still a small chance of seeing faint aurora low on the northern horizon.