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Juneau Northern Lights Forecast

Cloudy
Kp 1.3 · horizon 12% · clouds 100%
Kp index
1.3
Overhead chance
3%
On the horizon
12%
Cloud cover
100%
Full darkness
19:55 – 05:28

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

The sky over Juneau is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 1.3. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 3% chance of aurora directly overhead and 12% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 100%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:55 to 05:28.

3-day Kp forecast

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

22:00: 1.31.322:0001:00: 1.31.304:00: 1.31.304:0007:00: 1.31.310:00: 1.31.310:0013:00: 1.71.716:00: 1.71.716:0019:00: 2.02.022:00: 1.01.022:0001:00: 1.31.304:00: 1.31.304:0007:00: 3.33.310:00: 4.04.010:0013:00: 4.04.016:00: 4.04.016:0019:00: 5.05.022:00: 3.03.022:0001:00: 4.34.304:00: 3.03.004:0007:00: 2.02.010:00: 3.73.710:0013:00: 2.72.716:00: 3.33.316:00
October 17Kp 1.3Quiet
October 18Kp 2.0Quiet
October 19Kp 5.0Storm: strong aurora likely
October 20Kp 4.3Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Juneau tonight?
The sky over Juneau is mostly cloudy right now, so any aurora would be hard to see. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 3% chance of aurora directly overhead and 12% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Juneau?
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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