This forecast covered the night of 2026-10-09. It stays online as a record of what was forecast. For current conditions, check the live forecast. Live aurora forecast

Alaska northern lights forecast for October 9: global Kp 6.0

NOAA forecasts Kp 6.0 globally from 18:00–21:00 UTC on October 9, or 10:00–13:00 AKDT in Alaska. That is daytime. The later 19:00–22:00 AKDT evening period corresponds to NOAA's Kp 3.67 forecast on October 10 UTC and may begin in twilight.

By AuroraMe Space Weather Desk Published Oct 7, 2026, 02:48 CET/CEST Updated Oct 10, 2026, 02:29 CET/CEST
Aurora visibility forecast WATCH

The Kp 6.0 global peak is daytime in Alaska. The later 19:00–22:00 AKDT evening slot carries a lower Kp 3.67 forecast and may begin in twilight; check local darkness and the live city forecast.

Kp peak 6.0 Global NOAA forecast
Local evening slot Kp 3.67 19:00–22:00 AKDT
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What happened on 2026-10-09

The storm came in below the forecast. NOAA's observed planetary K index peaked at 4.0, under the forecast peak of Kp 6.0 this brief was based on.

This event is over. For the next viewing chance, check the live 72-hour forecast for your city — conditions change every few hours.

City forecast

City Forecast window
Wainwright Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
Kiana Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
Noorvik Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
Ambler Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
Noatak Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
Buckland Oct 9, 19:00–22:00 AKDT (Kp 3.67)
NOAA northern hemisphere aurora forecast map
AuroraMe combines the NOAA Kp outlook with local forecast factors to produce city forecasts.

This forecast names cities so readers can pair the October 9 window with a local visibility check.

Wainwright, Kiana and Noorvik receive the Kp 6.0 global peak during 10:00–13:00 AKDT, in daylight. The later 19:00–22:00 AKDT evening slot is forecast at Kp 3.67 and may begin in twilight.

Ambler, Noatak and Buckland follow the same Alaska time. A global Kp forecast does not guarantee visibility at a city; check local darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before deciding to travel.

What to do

  1. Do not treat the 10:00–13:00 AKDT Kp 6.0 peak as a dark viewing interval.
  2. For an evening option, check 19:00–22:00 AKDT, forecast at Kp 3.67.
  3. Check local darkness, the live city forecast and choose an open, low-light viewing spot.

Sources and live checks

This article uses NOAA SWPC's 3-day forecast issued October 9 at 00:30 UTC. It forecasts Kp 6.0 at 18:00–21:00 UTC on October 9 and Kp 3.67 at 03:00–06:00 UTC on October 10.