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Wrangell (Anan) Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.7 · horizon 0% · clouds 100%
Kp index
2.7
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
0%
Cloud cover
100%
Full darkness
19:47 – 05:16

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

It is still light in Wrangell (Anan); 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 100%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:47 to 05:16.

3-day Kp forecast

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

13:00: 2.72.713:0016:00: 4.04.019:00: 3.33.319:0022:00: 2.02.001:00: 1.31.301:0004:00: 1.31.307:00: 1.31.307:0010:00: 2.02.013:00: 1.71.713:0016:00: 1.71.719:00: 1.71.719:0022:00: 1.31.301:00: 1.31.301:0004:00: 1.31.307:00: 1.31.307:0010:00: 1.31.313:00: 1.71.713:0016:00: 1.71.7
October 16Kp 4.0Active: good chance
October 17Kp 2.0Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Wrangell (Anan) tonight?
It is still light in Wrangell (Anan); 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 Wrangell (Anan)?
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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