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Jul 9 - Jul 10
- 40 °F
1 percent cloud cover - 37 °F9 percent cloud cover
- 34 °F
92 percent cloud cover
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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 high between 2 AM and 3 AM in Utqiaġvik (Barrow) tomorrow night. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 0% to 90%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora activity is expected to be high between 2 AM and 3 AM in Utqiaġvik (Barrow) tomorrow night. It does not get fully dark, so viewing conditions are poor even if aurora activity increases. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 0% to 90%. You might see the aurora if the sky is not too cloudy at the right time.
Aurora Forecast for Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK
Today at 10:00 AM
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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
Jul 10 - Jul 11
- 39 °F
100 percent cloud cover - 40 °F100 percent cloud cover
- 40 °F100 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
Jul 11 - Jul 12
- 34 °F
100 percent cloud cover - 34 °F
100 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 Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK
| 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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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 2.6 to 3.0. You should have a good chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.