Iceland · Aurora guide
Northern lights
in Reykjavík.
Check northern lights activity around Reykjavík and southwest Iceland. See the capital’s position relative to the current auroral oval, then pan out to explore the rest of the island.
Coming soon for iPhone and Android
Activity model · not a sighting guarantee
The same NOAA aurora model used in the Aurora Signal app. Readings refresh every five minutes.
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Make the most of
your Reykjavík nights.
The map shows aurora activity. The app brings your local outlook and favorite places together, so you can decide when to look up.
- Find a time worth considering.Explore activity, clouds, and darkness together in your Premium outlook.
- Keep your skies close.Save Reykjavík and the other places you care about for your next visit.
- Look beyond one location.Explore the aurora map and surrounding skies from your phone.
The app is getting ready for launch. Some planning features require Premium. Aurora sightings are never guaranteed.
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A little sky knowledge
The northern lights
in Reykjavík.
Reykjavík sits in the southwest, away from the geographic center of Iceland. A dedicated map center is useful when the activity pattern differs between the capital region and the north of the country.
A city marker is only a reference point. The model describes aurora above a broad area and cannot confirm a sighting from a hotel window or a particular stretch of coastline.
Destination reference: Visit Iceland
Model and forecast explanation: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Can you see northern lights from Reykjavík itself?
Yes, sightings are possible from the city when conditions allow. This map only describes aurora activity. Use it as a starting point, then check the actual sky before deciding whether a display is visible.
When is the northern lights season in Reykjavík?
Late August to late April. This is a guide to the darker part of the year, not a prediction for a particular night. Aurora activity changes throughout the year.
How far ahead does the map forecast?
NOAA’s OVATION product provides a short-term outlook, typically around 30–90 minutes depending on solar wind conditions. It is not a forecast for the whole night. Check the forecast timestamp and return for a fresh reading.