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Manchester Northern Lights Forecast

Cloudy
Kp 2.7 · horizon 1% · clouds 98%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
1%
Cloud cover
98%
Full darkness
20:04 – 05:42

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

The sky over Manchester is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 1% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 98%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:04 to 05:42.

3-day Kp forecast

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

22:00: 2.72.722:0001:00: 4.04.004:00: 3.33.304:0007:00: 2.02.010:00: 1.31.310:0013:00: 1.31.316:00: 1.31.316:0019:00: 2.02.022:00: 1.71.722:0001:00: 1.71.704:00: 1.71.704:0007:00: 1.31.310:00: 1.31.310:0013:00: 1.31.316:00: 1.31.316:0019:00: 1.31.322:00: 1.71.722:0001:00: 1.71.7
October 16Kp 2.7Quiet
October 17Kp 4.0Active: good chance
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Manchester tonight?
The sky over Manchester is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 1% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Manchester?
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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