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LOCAL AURORA FORECAST
Northern Lights forecast for West-Terschelling
Live Northern Lights forecast for West-Terschelling, Netherlands at 53.4°N: current OVATION chance, local Viewing Score, cloud cover, best time and a 3-day outlook.
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LOCAL CONDITIONS
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West-Terschelling
53.36°, 5.21°
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ABOUT THE LOCATION
Aurora in West-Terschelling
West-Terschelling sits at 53.4°N and is a lower-latitude aurora location. Visible events are more dependent on strong geomagnetic disturbances, expansion of the auroral oval and a clear dark sky.
Around West-Terschelling, visible northern lights are unusual and typically require elevated geomagnetic activity. A dark place with a clear view north is more useful than a brightly lit city centre; the Wadden Coast and designated dark-sky sites offer good observing conditions when the aurora reaches these latitudes.
All times on this page use the local Europe/Amsterdam time zone. The forecast combines current auroral activity, predicted Kp, darkness, Moon conditions and local weather to estimate practical viewing conditions near West-Terschelling.
Latitude53.4°N
Time zoneEurope/Amsterdam
Aurora settingEvent-dependent aurora zone
FAQ — West-Terschelling
Can I see aurora in West-Terschelling?
A forecast cannot guarantee a sighting. Compare the local aurora chance and hourly Viewing Score with darkness, cloud cover and the best viewing window. Conditions may change.
What Kp index is needed near West-Terschelling?
There is no universal Kp threshold. Kp describes global geomagnetic activity, while local visibility depends on the auroral oval, geomagnetic latitude, darkness and clouds. Check the location forecast.
Can clouds block aurora in West-Terschelling?
Yes. Thick cloud can hide aurora even during strong geomagnetic activity. Compare cloud cover by hour, and turn on “Include clouds in score” if you want clouds reflected in Viewing Score.
How can I get aurora alerts for West-Terschelling?
Install Aurora Alerts on iOS or Android, choose your location, set notification thresholds and times, and allow notifications on your device. Downloading is free; some alert features may require an in-app purchase.
How is Viewing Score calculated for West-Terschelling?
Viewing Score is a local 0–100 estimate rather than an official NOAA probability. The current score starts from the aurora chance for West-Terschelling; future hours adjust auroral activity using the predicted Kp.
Darkness, cloud cover and Moon illumination then modify the result. Cloud cover only affects the score when the “Include clouds in score” switch is enabled. Daylight can reduce the score to zero, while a bright Moon above the horizon applies a smaller penalty.