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Aug 26 - Aug 27
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- 14 °C
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Northern Lights Forecast for Trondheim
Trondheim, Norway
63°25′49.8″N ⋅ 10°23′42.4″E
Aurora data last updated at
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 9 PM and 11 PM in Trondheim tomorrow night. Sky will be dark from 10:59 PM to 3:36 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks mostly cloudy at 30% to 90%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Trondheim
Tomorrow at 2:00 AM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:22%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Trondheim
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Trondheim
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Tomorrow night
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 19 °C91 percent cloud cover
- 16 °C4 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C0 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 19 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 18 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 18 °C100 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Dark from 10:59 PM to 03:36 AM (4 h 37 min)
Current Moon
Full Moon
98% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Trondheim
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 4 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 3 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Trondheim
Trondheim is situated in Norway. While not directly under the standard auroral oval, its northern location at 63.4° makes it a very reliable viewing spot. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see aurora borealis in Trondheim
The aurora season in Trondheim is generally active from early September until late March. December through February offers the longest nights, giving you the widest daily window to spot activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Trondheim?
In Trondheim, you usually need at least Kp 2 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 3.7. That is above the usual Kp index threshold for Trondheim, so you have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.