Fairbanks sits under the Auroral Oval and is considered the best place in the United States to see the northern lights.
Fairbanks, USA
Solar activity (Kp 1.3) is enough here, but 76% cloud cover blocks the view.
24h ago → 3 days ahead · Indigo bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed
Each night scored hour-by-hour — the gauge shows its best hour
Friday
Sep 18
No ChanceSolar activity (Kp 2.0) is enough here, but 100% cloud cover blocks the view.
Peak Kp
2
Clouds
100%
Dark hrs
9.7h
Moon 55% full
Saturday
Sep 19
UnlikelyPeak Kp
1.3
Clouds
95%
Dark hrs
9.7h
Moon 65% full
Sunday
Sep 20
No ChanceLive solar-activity data is temporarily unavailable, so this is a rough estimate.
Peak Kp
–
Clouds
100%
Dark hrs
10h
Moon 73% full
Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility
Slow solar wind stream. Minimal impact on aurora.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
How solar events cause aurora:
Indirect — can launch plasma clouds toward Earth
High — if aimed at Earth, causes aurora in 1-3 days
Direct — aurora is happening or imminent!
Moderate — can sustain aurora for days
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