For Akureyri, Húsavík and Keflavík, NOAA forecasts Kp 5.0 at 03:00–06:00 UTC on October 9, the dark-time interval behind the listed 03:00 GMT planning window. The global Kp 5.67 peak is later, at 09:00–12:00 UTC, during local daylight; check the live city forecast before a nearby outing.
City forecast — 2026-10-09
Countries and cities in the aurora zone
Iceland
- Forecast window
- 2026-10-09, around Oct 9, 03:00 GMT
- Move
- Choose a viewing spot near your selected city for October 9 at 03:00 GMT, away from direct lighting and with an open sky. Check the live city forecast before travelling, as clouds can block the view.
This forecast names cities so readers can plan around a local viewing window.
Akureyri and Húsavík both have a forecast window of October 9, 2026, at 03:00 GMT. Use the city where you plan to watch as your planning reference, and check its live city forecast before setting out.
Keflavík also has a forecast window of October 9, 2026, at 03:00 GMT. The shared window does not guarantee a clear view across these Iceland locations. Clouds can block the aurora, so check the live city forecast for current odds.
What to do — 2026-10-09
Plan for October 9, 2026, at 03:00 GMT in your selected city.
Check the live city forecast before departure; clouds can block the view.
Choose an open viewing spot away from direct lighting.
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.