Reykjavík vs Fairbanks

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict

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Reykjavík

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy

Kp tonight1.7

Clouds (ECMWF)100%

Aurora probability7%

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Fairbanks

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

🚫 Not tonight — too cloudy

Kp tonight1.7

Clouds (ECMWF)100%

Aurora probability9%

Head-to-Head

Metric🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇺🇸 Fairbanks

Latitude64.1°N64.8°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 hours11.4h11.4h

Aurora probability7%9%

Solar wind speed––

Bz value––

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

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights

Night🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇺🇸 Fairbanks

Thu, Nov 12

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100%

Kp 1.7

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100%

Kp 1.7

Fri, Nov 13

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86%

Kp 1.7

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100%

Kp 1.7

Sat, Nov 14

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67%

Kp 1.7

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84%

Kp 1.7

Which should I choose?

Reykjavík vs Fairbanks — Which should I choose?

Both cities require Kp 1+ to see aurora overhead, placing them at a similar position relative to the auroral oval. Reykjavík: Iceland's capital — combine northern lights with Golden Circle tours. Fairbanks: Directly under the auroral oval — one of Earth's top aurora hot spots.

Full Forecasts

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