For Paamiut, Kulusuk, Tasiilaq, Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq and Sisimiut, NOAA forecasts Kp 5.0 at 03:00–06:00 UTC on October 9, behind the listed 02:00 GMT-1 planning window. The later Kp 5.67 slot can have daylight or twilight; check local darkness and the live city forecast before a nearby outing.
City forecast — 2026-10-09
| Country | City | Forecast window | Visibility call | Cloud risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | Paamiut | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Kulusuk | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Tasiilaq | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Narsarsuaq | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Qaqortoq | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Sisimiut | Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1 | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
Countries and cities in the aurora zone
Greenland
- Forecast window
- 2026-10-09, around Oct 9, 02:00 GMT-1
- Move
- Choose a viewing spot away from nearby lights with an open sky near your selected city for October 9. Check the live city forecast before travelling, because clouds can block the view.
This forecast names cities so readers can plan around a local viewing window.
Paamiut, Kulusuk and Tasiilaq each have a forecast window on October 9, 2026, at 02:00 GMT-1. Use the city where you plan to watch as your starting point, then choose a nearby spot away from artificial light.
Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq and Sisimiut share the October 9, 2026, 02:00 GMT-1 forecast window. Clouds can block the view in any listed city, so check the live city forecast for current odds before choosing where to go.
What to do — 2026-10-09
Plan your October 9, 2026 watch around 02:00 GMT-1.
Check the live city forecast for current odds and clouds before leaving.
Choose a nearby spot with an open sky away from artificial lights.
Sources and live checks
This article uses NOAA SWPC's 3-day forecast issued October 7 at 00:30 UTC and AuroraMe's 72-hour city forecast.