This forecast covered the night of 2026-10-31. It stays online as a record of what was forecast. For current conditions, check the live forecast. Live aurora forecast

Greenland aurora forecast for October 31

NOAA forecasts Kp 5 for the 00:00–03:00 UTC interval on October 31. In Sisimiut, Maniitsoq and Nuuk, that interval runs from late October 30 into early October 31 local time. Check the live city forecast before heading out.

By AuroraMe Space Weather Desk Published Oct. 28, 2026, 15:42 CET Updated Oct 31, 2026, 07:21 CET/CEST
Aurora forecast WATCH

NOAA forecasts Kp 5 from 00:00 to 03:00 UTC on October 31. Follow the live city forecast and local conditions before making plans.

NOAA forecast Kp 5 Forecast for the three-hour interval beginning 00:00 UTC on October 31
UTC interval 00:00–03:00 Local times vary by city; the interval crosses midnight in Greenland
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What happened on 2026-10-31

The storm came in below the forecast. NOAA's observed planetary K index peaked at 3.0, under the forecast peak of Kp 5.0 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
Sisimiut Oct. 30, 22:00–Oct. 31, 01:00 (UTC−2)
Maniitsoq Oct. 30, 22:00–Oct. 31, 01:00 (UTC−2)
Nuuk Oct. 30, 22:00–Oct. 31, 01:00 (UTC−2)
NOAA northern hemisphere aurora forecast map
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NOAA forecasts Kp 5 from 00:00 to 03:00 UTC.

NOAA’s planetary K-index forecast lists Kp 5 for the interval beginning at 00:00 UTC on October 31.

For Sisimiut, Maniitsoq and Nuuk, the three-hour interval is October 30 at 22:00 through October 31 at 01:00 local time (UTC−2). A geomagnetic forecast does not confirm local visibility.

What to do

  1. Use the 00:00–03:00 UTC forecast interval as your timing reference.
  2. Check local darkness and cloud conditions shortly before leaving.
  3. Follow the live city forecast for changes.

Sources and live checks

This brief uses NOAA’s planetary K-index forecast JSON, checked October 28, 2026 at 17:03 UTC and last modified at 17:01:46 UTC. It forecasts Kp 5 for the interval beginning October 31 at 00:00 UTC. NOAA’s 27-day outlook is included as a secondary planning source.