NOAA forecasts Kp 5.67 from 03:00–06:00 UTC on October 12. That is 02:00–05:00 GMT-1 in Aasiaat, Qasigiannguit and Ilulissat, 00:00–03:00 ADT in Savissivik, and 03:00–06:00 UTC in Danmarkshavn and Nord Station. Check darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before heading out.
City forecast — 2026-10-12
| Country | City | Forecast window | Visibility call | Cloud risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenland | Danmarkshavn | Oct 12, 03:00–06:00 UTC (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Aasiaat | Oct 12, 02:00–05:00 GMT-1 (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Qasigiannguit | Oct 12, 02:00–05:00 GMT-1 (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Savissivik | Oct 12, 00:00–03:00 ADT (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Nord Station | Oct 12, 03:00–06:00 UTC (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
| Greenland | Ilulissat | Oct 12, 02:00–05:00 GMT-1 (Kp 5.67) | WATCH | Check live cloud layer |
Countries and cities in the aurora zone
Greenland
- Forecast window
- Aasiaat, Qasigiannguit and Ilulissat 02:00–05:00 GMT-1; Savissivik 00:00–03:00 ADT; Danmarkshavn and Nord Station 03:00–06:00 UTC
- Move
- Use the full three-hour interval for your city. Check local darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before deciding whether to travel.
Use the local time attached to your city when planning a northern lights watch.
Greenland spans more than one local time zone, so the same UTC forecast has different local intervals.
Nord Station is presented in UTC for a clear, source-aligned three-hour interval. Check local conditions before going out.
What to do — 2026-10-12
Use the city-specific three-hour local interval.
Check local darkness, clouds and the live city forecast before leaving.
Choose an open viewing spot away from direct lighting.
Sources and live checks
This article uses NOAA SWPC's 3-day forecast issued October 10 at 00:30 UTC. It forecasts Kp 5.67 at 03:00–06:00 UTC on October 12.