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Canmore Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.7 · horizon 0% · clouds 0%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
0%
Cloud cover
0%
Full darkness
20:01 – 06:47

Updated: · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Canmore; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 0%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:01 to 06:47.

3-day Kp forecast

Kp 5 or higher means a geomagnetic storm; the lights can be seen further south.

06:00: 2.72.706:0009:00: 1.71.712:00: 1.71.712:0015:00: 3.73.718:00: 2.32.318:0021:00: 2.02.000:00: 2.02.000:0003:00: 2.32.306:00: 2.32.306:0009:00: 3.73.712:00: 4.04.012:0015:00: 4.74.718:00: 5.05.018:0021:00: 3.73.700:00: 3.33.300:0003:00: 3.33.306:00: 3.33.306:0009:00: 3.33.312:00: 3.33.312:0015:00: 3.33.318:00: 4.04.018:00
November 5Kp 3.7Quiet
November 6Kp 5.0Storm: strong aurora likely
November 7Kp 4.0Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Canmore tonight?
It is still light in Canmore; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Canmore?
The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.

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