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Aurora Forecast for
Elk Island National Park Tonight

Current northern lights conditions for Elk Island National Park, Alberta, Canada. Latitude 53.6°N · AACGM-v2 magnetic latitude 60.1°N.

National Park: When visiting this wilderness area for aurora viewing, please check local park access hours. The natural darkness provides excellent viewing conditions away from city lights.

Quick Summary: The estimated northern lights outlook for Elk Island National Park peaks at 7% over the next 24 hours. Viewing window: 20:00–07:00 (America/Edmonton).

Aurora forecast

7%

Estimated

Highest estimate · next 24 hours

Viewing window

20:00

– 07:00

America/Edmonton

Kp index

3.33

Moderate

Planetary geomagnetic activity

Cloud cover

0%

Clear skies

Current sky visibility

Aurora

Tonight's Verdict

Low aurora probability in Elk Island National Park tonight. Check back tomorrow for updated conditions.

Hourly Forecast · Estimated

20:00–07:00 · America/Edmonton
20
20:00 — 0%
21:00 — 0%
22:00 — 0%
23:00 — 0%
00:00 — 0%
01:00 — 0%
02
02:00 — 7%
03:00 — 7%
04:00 — 7%
05:00 — 7%
06:00 — 7%
07:00 — 7%
08
08:00 — 7%
09:00 — 7%
10:00 — 7%
11:00 — 7%
12:00 — 7%
13:00 — 0%
14
14:00 — 0%
15:00 — 0%
16:00 — 0%
17:00 — 0%
18:00 — 0%
19:00 — 0%
20:00 UTC02:00 UTC08:00 UTC14:00 UTC19:00 UTC
Time (UTC)Estimated (%)
2026-10-12T20:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-12T21:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-12T22:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-12T23:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T01:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T02:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T03:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T04:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T05:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T06:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T07:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T08:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T09:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T10:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T11:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T12:00:00.000Z7%
2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T14:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T15:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T16:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T17:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T18:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-13T19:00:00.000Z0%
How to read this forecast

The next 24 hours use calculated local darkness and a retained aurora activity heuristic. They are not a measured or statistically calibrated chance of seeing aurora. Aggregate cloud cover is held constant unless a timed weather forecast is available.

Generated 2026-10-12T19:55:38.198Z. Kp: fresh · observation 2026-10-12T18:00:00.000Z. Cloud: fresh · cache refresh 2026-10-12T19:35:52.73+00:00. Overall model: estimated.

Window: 20:00–07:00 (America/Edmonton). A dash marks a missing input; zero means the model found no visibility under the supplied conditions.

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About Aurora Viewing in Elk Island National Park

Elk Island National Park, Canada, is at 53.6°N. Aurora visibility depends on local conditions as well as geomagnetic activity. Its verified magnetic latitude is 60.1°N; Kp 3–5 is an approximate screening range, not a visibility probability. Even favourable activity can be hidden by clouds or daylight. Find a dark, open northern horizon and check the sky before travelling.

Follow forecasts, cloud maps and aurora alerts for Elk Island National Park in Aurora Hunt, then confirm darkness, local cloud and access before going outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see aurora in Elk Island National Park tonight?
Aurora visibility in Elk Island National Park depends on geomagnetic activity (Kp index), cloud cover, and darkness. At 53.6°N latitude, Elk Island National Park typically needs a Kp index of 3–5 for visible aurora. Check the real-time forecast above for tonight's conditions.
What time is best to see northern lights in Elk Island National Park?
The best time to see aurora in Elk Island National Park is typically between 10 PM and 2 AM local time, when skies are darkest. Aurora can appear any time after astronomical twilight, but peak activity usually occurs around local midnight.
Where to watch aurora in Elk Island National Park?
For the best aurora viewing in Elk Island National Park, find a location away from city light pollution with a clear view to the north. Dark areas outside the city center, elevated viewpoints, and spots near water are ideal. Check cloud cover before heading out.
What Kp index is needed to see aurora in Elk Island National Park?
Elk Island National Park is at 53.6°N latitude and typically requires a Kp index of 3–5 for visible aurora. Higher Kp values mean stronger geomagnetic storms and better aurora visibility, even at lower latitudes.
Is Elk Island National Park, Canada a good place to see northern lights?
Elk Island National Park can see aurora during strong geomagnetic storms. Located at 53.6°N, aurora is visible when Kp index reaches 3–5 or higher.

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