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Northern Lights Forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow)
Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska, United States
71°17′26.2″N ⋅ 156°47′19.0″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 7 PM and 7 AM in Utqiaġvik (Barrow) tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at 70% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora activity is expected to be moderate between 7 PM and 7 AM in Utqiaġvik (Barrow) tonight. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at 70% to 100%. There may be good aurora activity overhead, but thick cloud could block the view.
Aurora Forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK
Today at 10:00 AM
Moderate Activity
Cloud Cover:100%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow)
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK
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Tomorrow night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
- 33 °F100 percent cloud cover
- 33 °F100 percent cloud cover
- 32 °F
100 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
- 33 °F100 percent cloud cover
- 32 °F100 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. High aurora activity. Aurora score 8 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
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Seeing the Aurora in Utqiaġvik (Barrow)
Utqiaġvik (Barrow) is situated in United States's Alaska area. Sitting at a latitude of 71.3°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. Monitor local weather carefully, as clear skies are your biggest hurdle in this prime location.
When to see auroras in Utqiaġvik (Barrow)
You can spot the aurora here anytime from September to March. While the dark winter months are most popular, the autumn and spring equinoxes often bring a statistical increase in geomagnetic activity.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Utqiaġvik (Barrow)?
In Utqiaġvik (Barrow), even quiet geomagnetic conditions can be enough for aurora overhead.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 1.6 to 4.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.