Real Time Aurora Forecast
Experience the Northern Lights in Iceland
Discover the best time to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland with Perlan’s real-time Aurora Forecast. Get up-to-date insights on aurora activity to enhance your viewing experience.
Short-Term Forecast
This forecast provides near-term predictions of the aurora’s location and brightness across Iceland, helping you plan when and where to watch the sky.
Recent Observations
Measurement records from Leirvogur cover the past 24 hours and reveal the strongest daily Kp-index values, highlighting periods of high geomagnetic activity.
Three-Day Kp-index Outlook
The chart presents a detailed three-day Kp-index forecast with hourly intervals to guide travelers and photographers in anticipating the best viewing windows.
Monthly Viewing Guide
Explore the prime months for seeing the Northern Lights, from January through December, with detailed tips tailored to Iceland’s changing conditions throughout the year.
Photography Tips
“It’s all about location.”
Learn to capture the aurora with a camera, iPhone, or Android. The guide recommends essential equipment and techniques to help you successfully photograph this natural wonder.
Author’s Summary
This forecast provides Iceland travelers with real-time aurora predictions, viewing insights, and photography tips for the ultimate Northern Lights experience.