Aurora in Kangerlussuaq

It's the midnight-sun season in Kangerlussuaq right now — the sky never gets dark enough to see the aurora. Come back in September.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 1.3 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Kangerlussuaq

The best months in Kangerlussuaq are September, October, November, March — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Right now it's the midnight-sun season here, so there's no dark-sky window — plan ahead and book a tour for september to april.

Aurora forecast for Kangerlussuaq — the nights ahead

Kangerlussuaq has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs september to april. See the best months to visit →

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. In season, Kangerlussuaq's viewing window opens after dark; right now there isn't one. The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the north.

The ice-sheet road east of the settlement, or simply the far side of the airstrip. Dry Arctic air and a flat tundra horizon do the rest.

Northern lights tours & stays in Kangerlussuaq

Aurora tours from Kangerlussuaq typically run $95–$380 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.