AuroraMe's live model snapshot generated September 9 at 12:41 UTC reaches Kp 5.7 near 21:00 UTC (22:00 Faroe time) on September 9. NOAA's forecast issued at 12:30 UTC also reaches Kp 5.67 across 21:00–00:00 UTC. Runavík, Vágar and Tórshavn are locations to check locally; check darkness, clouds and the current city forecast before going out.
Where aurora is forecast tonight
| Country | City | Best local window | Visibility call | Cloud risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands (Kingdom of Denmark) | Runavík | September 9 local darkness; the model peaks near 22:00 Faroe time and NOAA forecasts Kp 5.67 at 22:00 Sep 9–01:00 Sep 10 local time | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
| Faroe Islands (Kingdom of Denmark) | Vágar | September 9 local darkness; the model peaks near 22:00 Faroe time and NOAA forecasts Kp 5.67 at 22:00 Sep 9–01:00 Sep 10 local time | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
| Faroe Islands (Kingdom of Denmark) | Tórshavn | September 9 local darkness; the model peaks near 22:00 Faroe time and NOAA forecasts Kp 5.67 at 22:00 Sep 9–01:00 Sep 10 local time | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
Countries and cities in the aurora zone
The strongest targets are not just countries. They are specific cities and nearby dark-sky edges where the Kp, darkness window and local visibility threshold line up tonight.
Faroe Islands (Kingdom of Denmark)
- Best window
- September 9 local darkness; the model peaks near 22:00 Faroe time and NOAA forecasts Kp 5.67 at 22:00 Sep 9–01:00 Sep 10 local time
- Move
- Runavík, Vágar and Tórshavn need local checks; check darkness and cloud cover locally before travelling.
A Kp forecast is global; darkness and clouds are local.
Runavík, Vágar and Tórshavn are in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. All three need local checks; forecast conditions can differ by darkness and cloud cover.
AuroraMe's model reaches Kp 5.7 near 21:00 UTC (22:00 Faroe time), while NOAA places its Kp 5.67 maximum across 21:00–00:00 UTC. Check local darkness and cloud cover rather than treating either forecast time as a promised viewing window.
A simple plan for tonight
Check the current city forecast and cloud cover for Runavík, Vágar or Tórshavn.
Check darkness for your location before relying on either forecast interval.
Use AuroraMe's 72-hour city forecast for updates as conditions change.
Sources and live checks
AuroraMe live model data generated September 9, 2026 at 12:41 UTC reaches Kp 5.7 near 21:00 UTC on September 9. NOAA SWPC's 3-day forecast issued September 9, 2026 at 12:30 UTC forecasts a Kp 5.67 maximum at 21:00–00:00 UTC.