Kangerlussuaq vs Reykjavík

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Kangerlussuaq
Peak: Sep–Mar
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🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy
Kp tonight4.0
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
Aurora probability0%
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Reykjavík
Peak: Sep–Mar
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🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy
Kp tonight4.0
Clouds (ECMWF)94%
Aurora probability0%
Head-to-Head
Metric🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Latitude67.0°N64.1°N
Kp for overhead auroraKp 1+Kp 1+
Kp for good displayKp 2+Kp 2+
Cloud cover (ECMWF)100%94%
Cloud cover (GFS)100%77%
Dark hours5.9h6.6h
Aurora probability0%0%
Solar wind speed––
Bz value––
Best window tonight22h (100%)22h (88%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Sun, Sep 27
✗
100%
Kp 4.0
✗
94%
Kp 4.0
Mon, Sep 28
✓
0%
Kp 2.0
~
51%
Kp 2.0
Tue, Sep 29
~
2%
Kp 1.7
✗
100%
Kp 1.7
Which should I choose?

Kangerlussuaq vs Reykjavík — Which should I choose?

Both cities require Kp 1+ to see aurora overhead, placing them at a similar position relative to the auroral oval. Kangerlussuaq: 300+ clear nights per year — Greenland's premier aurora destination. Reykjavík: Iceland's capital — combine northern lights with Golden Circle tours.

Full Forecasts
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