This forecast covered the night of 2026-10-13. It stays online as a record of what was forecast. For current conditions, check the live forecast. Live aurora forecast

Alaska aurora forecast: night of Oct. 12–13

For Alaska’s night of October 12–13, the listed city window is 22:00–01:00 AKDT with Kp 2.67. The 03:00–06:00 UTC interval is earlier local evening at Kp 3.33; check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast.

By AuroraMe Space Weather Desk Published Oct 11, 2026, 21:20 CEST Updated Oct 13, 2026, 16:02 CEST
Aurora visibility forecast WATCH

The selected city window is Kp 2.67 from 06:00–09:00 UTC. The higher Kp 4.00 period at 21:00–00:00 UTC is a later local night. Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before travelling.

Selected city window Kp 2.67 06:00–09:00 UTC on October 13
Alaska city window 22:00–01:00 AKDT, Kp 2.67 Full local three-hour interval
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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
Barrow Oct. 12, 22:00–Oct. 13, 01:00 AKDT — Kp 2.67
Tanacross Oct. 12, 22:00–Oct. 13, 01:00 AKDT — Kp 2.67
Chistochina Oct. 12, 22:00–Oct. 13, 01:00 AKDT — Kp 2.67
Gakona Oct. 12, 22:00–Oct. 13, 01:00 AKDT — Kp 2.67
Nulato Oct. 12, 22:00–Oct. 13, 01:00 AKDT — Kp 2.67
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AuroraMe combines NOAA's Kp outlook with local forecast factors for city forecasts.

Alaska city window: 22:00–01:00 AKDT

The October 13 06:00–09:00 UTC slot is October 12, 22:00 to October 13, 01:00 AKDT for the listed Alaska cities, at Kp 2.67.

The 03:00–06:00 UTC interval is earlier local evening at Kp 3.33. Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast.

What to do

  1. Use your city’s full three-hour local interval.
  2. Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before leaving.
  3. 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.