NOAA forecasts Kp 5.33 at 03:00–06:00 UTC on September 24, a G1 geomagnetic-storm level. That falls late on September 23 in much of Canada, and clouds and darkness decide local visibility, so check your live city forecast before heading out.
City forecast — 2026-09-24
| Country | City | Forecast window | Visibility call | Cloud risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Thompson | Sep 23, 22:00–Sep 24, 01:00 CDT | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
| Canada | Rankin Inlet | Sep 23, 22:00–Sep 24, 01:00 CDT | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
| Canada | Fort McMurray | Sep 23, 21:00–Sep 24, 00:00 MDT | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
| Canada | Prince Albert | Sep 23, 21:00–Sep 24, 00:00 CST | Watch | Check live cloud layer |
Countries and cities in the aurora zone
Canada
- Forecast window
- 2026-09-24, around Sep 23, 22:00 CDT
- Move
- Choose a nearby dark spot with an open view only after checking your city’s live forecast. NOAA’s September 24 UTC peak falls late on September 23 in much of Canada.
The listed cities share NOAA’s September 24 UTC geomagnetic forecast.
NOAA’s 3-day forecast, issued September 22 at 00:30 UTC, places its Kp 5.33 peak at 03:00–06:00 UTC on September 24. That is late on September 23 in much of Canada.
Cloud cover and local darkness determine whether that geomagnetic forecast becomes a visible display. Check the live forecast for the Canadian city where you plan to observe before travelling.
What to do — 2026-09-24
Check your live city forecast for current odds and clouds.
Choose a nearby dark spot with an open view.
Use your city's listed local time and save it in AuroraMe for an alert.
Sources and live checks
NOAA SWPC’s 3-day forecast was issued September 22 at 00:30 UTC; this brief also uses AuroraMe’s 72-hour city forecast, OVATION and local visibility factors.