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NOAA Forecasts Aurora Visibility Across U.S. and Canada Oct. 5-6

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

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NOAA forecasted aurora visibility in the United States and Canada on Oct. 5-6.
NOAA predicted a Kp index of four and a G1-class minor geomagnetic storm on Oct. 5, easing by Oct. 6-7.
The aurora may be visible in Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
A sustained southward Bz could extend aurora displays farther south, while a northward Bz would limit them to higher latitudes.

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NOAA forecasted aurora visibility in the United States and Canada on Oct. 5-6.
NOAA predicted a Kp index of four and a G1-class minor geomagnetic storm on Oct. 5, easing by Oct. 6-7.
The aurora may be visible in Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
A sustained southward Bz could extend aurora displays farther south, while a northward Bz would limit them to higher latitudes.