What happened on 2026-10-13
NOAA observed Kp 2.00 for the completed 06:00–09:00 UTC interval, compared with the Kp 2.67 forecast used in this brief.
Earlier completed intervals from 00:00–06:00 UTC reached Kp 3.33. This recap covers only the listed interval, not a full-day maximum or confirmed sightings. Check the live city forecast for the next viewing chance.
City forecast
| City | Forecast window |
|---|---|
| Rankin Inlet | Oct. 13, 01:00–04:00 CDT — Kp 2.67 |
| Whitehorse | Oct. 12, 23:00–Oct. 13, 02:00 GMT-7 — Kp 2.67 |
| Hay River | Oct. 13, 00:00–03:00 MDT — Kp 2.67 |
Canada city windows: Kp 2.67
Rankin Inlet, Whitehorse and Hay River have different local times for the same 06:00–09:00 UTC slot at Kp 2.67.
The Kp 4.00 period at 21:00–00:00 UTC is a later local night. Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast.
What to do
- Use your city’s full three-hour local interval.
- Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before leaving.
- Use the NOAA outlook as a planning signal, not a visibility guarantee.
Sources and live checks
NOAA’s forecast supplied the Kp 2.67 outlook for this window. NOAA’s observed planetary K index, checked October 13, 2026 at 14:02 UTC, reports completed three-hour intervals; city conditions still depend on local factors.