East of Selfoss
South Capital · 63.9355°N, 20.8999°W
Check Live Conditions at East of Selfoss
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Standard rural road safety. Watch for livestock.
Parking
Wide gravel shoulders on Route 1.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Kerið Crater (12 km)
Hveragerði Hills (15 km)
Reykjadalur Hot River (18 km)
Nesjavellir (23 km)
Hella (South Iceland Plains) (27 km)
Track East of Selfoss Live
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Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.