Located in Canada's western Arctic, Inuvik offers northern lights viewing during the long polar nights of winter.
Inuvik, Canada
Solar activity (Kp 1.3) is enough here, but 98% 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
LikelyPeak Kp
2
Clouds
74%
Dark hrs
9.3h
Moon 55% full
Saturday
Sep 19
LikelyPeak Kp
1.3
Clouds
67%
Dark hrs
9.3h
Moon 64% full
Sunday
Sep 20
No ChanceLive solar-activity data is temporarily unavailable, so this is a rough estimate.
Peak Kp
–
Clouds
100%
Dark hrs
9.5h
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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