Reykjavík vs Fairbanks

Aurora forecast comparison — updated hourly

Tonight's Verdict

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Reykjavík

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

☀️ Too bright — midnight sun

Kp tonight3.7

Clouds (ECMWF)96%

Aurora probability2%

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Fairbanks

Peak: Sep–Mar

Skip it

Maybe

Book it

☀️ Too bright — midnight sun

Kp tonight2.3

Clouds (ECMWF)96%

Aurora probability3%

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)96%96%

Cloud cover (GFS)100%100%

Dark hours––

Aurora probability2%3%

Solar wind speed––

Bz value––

Best window tonight00h (93%)00h (93%)

Highlighted cell = better value for aurora viewing

Next 3 Nights

Night🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇺🇸 Fairbanks

Wed, Jul 15

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96%

Kp 3.7

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96%

Kp 2.3

Thu, Jul 16

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100%

Kp 3.0

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100%

Kp 3.7

Fri, Jul 17

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89%

Kp 2.7

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100%

Kp 3.0

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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