Kangerlussuaq vs Reykjavík

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict
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Kangerlussuaq
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Maybe
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☀️ Too bright — midnight sun
Kp tonight3.7
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
Aurora probability1%
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Reykjavík
Peak: Sep–Mar
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Maybe
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🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy
Kp tonight3.7
Clouds (ECMWF)100%
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%100%
Cloud cover (GFS)96%100%
Dark hours–2.4h
Aurora probability1%0%
Solar wind speed416 km/s416 km/s
Bz value+4.2 nT+4.2 nT
Best window tonight22h (100%)22h (100%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights
Night🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Thu, May 14
✗
100%
Kp 3.7
✗
100%
Kp 3.7
Fri, May 15
✗
100%
Kp 5.7
✗
100%
Kp 5.7
Sat, May 16
✗
100%
Kp 5.0
✗
95%
Kp 5.0
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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