Northern Norway · Aurora guide
Northern lights
in Tromsø.
See northern lights activity around Tromsø, a northern Norwegian city within the auroral zone. The map puts the island city and its surrounding coastline in the context of the current aurora model.
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 Tromsø 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 Tromsø 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 Tromsø.
Tromsø’s northern position makes it a well-known starting point for aurora watching. Activity can be overhead or elsewhere along the oval. Pan beyond the city to understand the wider pattern rather than relying on a single global index.
Visit Tromsø describes the usual viewing season as late August to early April. This seasonal window is about having dark enough skies; it is not a prediction that any particular night will bring a display.
Destination reference: Visit Tromsø
Model and forecast explanation: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Do I need a large geomagnetic storm to see aurora in Tromsø?
Not necessarily. Tromsø is already within the auroral zone. Modest global activity can still be relevant here, but no activity level alone guarantees a visible display.
When is the northern lights season in Tromsø?
Late August to early 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.