Northern Lights Forecast
for Hamnøy
Hamnøy, Norway — about 65° geomagnetic latitude. Lofoten's most-photographed bridge view — red fishing cabins with the sharp peak of Festhæltinden rising behind them.
Where to look
The viewpoint is the E10 bridge between Hamnøy and Reine: face north across the strait toward Festhæltinden. Foreground: the red rorbuer on stilts and their reflection in the sound — on a windless night the water turns to a mirror.
Can you see the aurora in Hamnøy?
Yes. From a dark site you need about Kp 1 for a faint glow low on the northern horizon, and roughly Kp 3 for bright aurora directly overhead. At 65° geomagnetic latitude Hamnøy sits deep under the auroral oval — quiet nights are often enough.
Over the last 12 months the planetary Kp peaked at the levels Hamnøy needs on the days shown — out of 365. Kp is a global index, so these are the odds the sky was active enough; you still need clear, dark skies here. In 94 years on record the strongest day hit Kp 9.
The full Kp archive, 1932 → today →When to go
The season runs late September to late March, when the nights are long and dark. You also need clear skies and a low moon — even a strong Kp is useless under cloud. Check tonight's live call above, then plan a night around the dark window, cloud and moon.
Nearby in Lofoten Islands
From the bookChasing PinkHamnøy is one of the spots in the book — seven winters of chasing the northern lights, free to read here.Start reading →