Oslo, Norway Stargazing Forecast

Oslo, Norway (59.91°, 10.75°) · Updated 12:06 UTC
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 20:00–02:00 (6h)
Clear skies with moderate moon interference. Bright twilight all night. The sun only reaches -11.2°, so faint objects will be tricky to see. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
19:51
Sunrise
02:55
Usable Hours
6/6
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars25° E
♄ Saturn33° S
Aurora

Kp 4 forecast — aurora possible on the northern horizon

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Stargazing in Oslo, Norway

Oslo's compact urban area (Bortle 6–7) transitions quickly into some of Scandinavia's best dark skies. Nordmarka forest, beginning at the city's northern edge, drops to Bortle 4–5 within 20 minutes. The Norwegian mountains to the north and west offer Bortle 2–3 conditions. At 59.9°N, Oslo gets summer white nights but also excellent aurora prospects from October through March. Cold, dry Arctic air masses in winter bring outstanding clarity.

Oslo, Norway Stargazing FAQ

Can you see the northern lights from Oslo?∨
Yes — at 59.9°N, Oslo has excellent aurora prospects from October through March. Nordmarka forest at the city's northern edge reduces light pollution and provides a dark northern horizon.
Where can I stargaze near Oslo?∨
Nordmarka forest drops to Bortle 4-5 within 20 minutes of the city centre. The Norwegian mountains to the north and west offer Bortle 2-3 conditions. Hardangervidda plateau is a world-class dark-sky location.
When is the best time to stargaze in Oslo?∨
October through March offers dark nights and aurora potential. Cold, dry Arctic air masses in winter bring outstanding clarity. Summer brings white nights with no astronomical darkness.

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