Iceland · Scenic · by Live from Iceland / Míla
Þingvallavatn: live aurora webcam
A scenic camera in Iceland run by Live from Iceland / Míla. It records aurora in its view from about Kp 1; you would need about Kp 1 to see it with your own eyes there.
Right now at this camera
Possible Dark · Kp 2 / 2 · cloud 55%Something is borderline: twilight, some cloud, or Kp 2 just under the 2 this camera needs. It may still show aurora.
Open the live camera (opens in a new tab) ↗
Opens on Live from Iceland / Míla's website in a new tab.
Next chance near this camera
Next good chance in Selfoss: Monday 19 October around 04:30 (Possible). Aurora forecast for Selfoss →
Towns near this camera
- Selfoss 27 km
- Mosfellsbær 28 km
- Reykjavík 37 km
- Kópavogur 39 km
- Garðabær 40 km
- Hafnarfjörður 41 km
Other webcams nearby
- Apavatn northern lights cam 22 km E
- Skjaldbreiður 31 km NE
- Reykjavík 38 km W
- Perlan over Reykjavík (north) 39 km W
- Perlan over Reykjavík (east) 39 km W
- Perlan over Reykjavík (west) 39 km W
Questions and answers
Can the Þingvallavatn webcam show the northern lights tonight?
Yes, if it is dark there, the sky is clear and the Kp index reaches about 1. The status at the top of this page is updated every few minutes.
What Kp index does Þingvallavatn need?
The camera records aurora from about Kp 1. To see it with your own eyes at the same place you need about Kp 1.
Who runs the Þingvallavatn camera?
Live from Iceland / Míla. We only link to the camera and, when the owner streams on YouTube, embed that official stream on request.
These cameras belong to their owners — we only link to them. Most show little in daylight or under cloud, and some pause in summer.