What happened on 2026-09-09
The storm came in below the forecast. NOAA's observed planetary K index peaked at 3.0, under the forecast peak of Kp 5.7 this brief was based on.
This event is over. For the next viewing chance, check the live 72-hour forecast for your city — conditions change every few hours.
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.
City forecast — 2026-09-09
| Country | City | Forecast 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
Faroe Islands (Kingdom of Denmark)
- Forecast 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.
What to do — 2026-09-09
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.