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Northern Lights Forecast for Inuvik
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada
68°21′38.5″N ⋅ 133°43′18.5″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 2 AM and 4 AM in Inuvik tomorrow night. 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 high between 2 AM and 4 AM in Inuvik tomorrow night. 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 Inuvik
Today at 12:00 PM
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Hourly aurora forecast for Inuvik
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Inuvik
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 20 °C
10 percent cloud cover - 16 °C27 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C2 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 23 °C52 percent cloud cover
- 20 °C27 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Sunrise
— Midnight Sun – it never gets fully dark
Current Moon
Waning Crescent
30% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Inuvik
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Thursday, July 9, 2026. Today. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination | Saturday, July 11, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waning crescent, 12% illumination | Sunday, July 12, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waning crescent, 6% illumination | |||
Monday, July 13, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Thursday, July 16, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination | Friday, July 17, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 13% illumination | Saturday, July 18, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 21% illumination | Sunday, July 19, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 31% illumination |
Monday, July 20, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 41% illumination | Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. First quarter, 51% illumination | Wednesday, July 22, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. First quarter, 60% illumination | Thursday, July 23, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 69% illumination | Friday, July 24, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, July 25, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 6 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 85% illumination | Sunday, July 26, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 91% illumination |
Monday, July 27, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 96% illumination | Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Thursday, July 30, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Friday, July 31, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, August 1, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 92% illumination | Sunday, August 2, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination |
Monday, August 3, 2026. Moderate aurora activity. Aurora score 5 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 77% illumination | Tuesday, August 4, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 67% illumination | Wednesday, August 5, 2026. High aurora activity. Aurora score 7 out of 10. Last quarter, 57% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Inuvik
Located in the Northwest Territories region of Canada, Inuvik is a notable destination for night sky watchers. Sitting at a latitude of 68.4°, it rests directly under the auroral oval. Observers here simply need to escape local light pollution and look north on a clear night.
When to Visit Inuvik
Plan your trip between September and March. The darkest months—December, January, and February—provide the longest nights, which naturally increases your daily odds of catching the lights.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Inuvik?
In Inuvik, 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 2.6 to 3.7. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.