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Fairbanks Northern Lights Forecast

Moderate chance
Kp 2.7 · horizon 10% · clouds 27%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
9%
On the horizon
10%
Cloud cover
27%
Full darkness
20:57 – 06:11

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

Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Fairbanks right now; get away from city lights and look north. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 9% chance of aurora directly overhead and 10% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 27%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:57 to 06:11.

3-day Kp forecast

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

01:00: 2.72.701:0004:00: 3.03.007:00: 3.73.707:0010:00: 4.74.713:00: 4.34.313:0016:00: 4.34.319:00: 4.74.719:0022:00: 3.73.701:00: 3.03.001:0004:00: 3.03.007:00: 3.03.007:0010:00: 3.33.313:00: 3.73.713:0016:00: 3.33.319:00: 3.73.719:0022:00: 3.03.001:00: 2.72.701:0004:00: 2.32.307:00: 2.02.007:0010:00: 3.33.313:00: 3.03.013:0016:00: 2.72.7
October 19Kp 4.7Active: good chance
October 20Kp 3.7Quiet
October 21Kp 3.3Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Fairbanks tonight?
Moderate chance to see the northern lights from Fairbanks right now; get away from city lights and look north. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 9% chance of aurora directly overhead and 10% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Fairbanks?
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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