Kangerlussuaq vs Reykjavík

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict

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Kangerlussuaq

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

☀️ Too bright — midnight sun

Kp tonight3.7

Clouds (ECMWF)100%

Aurora probability6%

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Reykjavík

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

☀️ Too bright — midnight sun

Kp tonight3.7

Clouds (ECMWF)100%

Aurora probability2%

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)100%100%

Dark hours––

Aurora probability6%2%

Solar wind speed––

Bz value––

Best window tonight22h (100%)22h (100%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights

Night🇬🇱 Kangerlussuaq🇮🇸 Reykjavík

Fri, Jul 10

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100%

Kp 3.7

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100%

Kp 3.7

Sat, Jul 11

33%

Kp 3.0

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100%

Kp 3.0

Sun, Jul 12

✗

84%

Kp 4.3

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100%

Kp 4.3

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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