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Northern Lights Forecast for Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
62°48′32.8″N ⋅ 92°5′7.1″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be high between 2 AM and 3 AM in Rankin Inlet tomorrow night. Cloud cover around that time looks clear skies at around 0%. It should be a great night for seeing the aurora if these conditions hold.
Aurora Forecast for Rankin Inlet
Today at 2:00 PM
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Cloud Cover:3%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Rankin Inlet
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Rankin Inlet
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Tomorrow night
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 15 °C
20 percent cloud cover - 12 °C
85 percent cloud cover - 11 °C
100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 17 °C9 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C5 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C2 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
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Waning Crescent
31% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Rankin Inlet
| 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 Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet is situated in Canada's Nunavut area. At a latitude of 62.8°, it is further south than traditional aurora hotspots. Keep a close eye on space weather forecasts and be ready to travel to darker skies if a severe storm hits.
When to Visit Rankin Inlet
Because you need absolute darkness to see the lights this far south, limit your aurora hunting in Rankin Inlet to the late autumn and winter months. Summer nights here simply are not dark enough.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Rankin Inlet?
In Rankin Inlet, 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 3.8. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.