Magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar
Magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar, Nenets Autonomous Okrug today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Nar'yan-Mar, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 08 Oct, 13:11 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Nar'yan-Mar
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Aurora forecast in Nar'yan-Mar
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 08 | 1.7 | 12% | 98% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Oct 09 | 5.7 | 6% | 84% | 14 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4.0 | 2% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4.0 | 0% | 71% | 19 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 3.0* | 0% | 73% | 18 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3.0* | 3% | 36% | 41 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 3.0* | 8% | 27% | 45 | Worth checking the sky, good chance to see something. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 3.0* | 14% | 78% | 13 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 3.0* | 22% | 24% | 43 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 3.0* | 32% | 60% | 21 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3.0* | 42% | 97% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 3.0* | 52% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3.0* | 63% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 3.0* | 73% | 99% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Thu, Oct 080Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Oct 0914Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 84%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Oct 100Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Oct 1119Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 71%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Oct 1218Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 73%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Oct 1341Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 36%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Wed, Oct 1445Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 27%Worth checking the sky, good chance to see something.
- Thu, Oct 1513Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 78%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Oct 1643Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 24%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sat, Oct 1721Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 60%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sun, Oct 181Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Oct 190Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Oct 200Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Oct 210Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 99%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
* Days marked with an asterisk do not have a direct NOAA forecast yet. If we have observations from 27 days ago, we use Bartels recurrence (the Sun rotates roughly every 27 days, so active regions often return with the same period). When no history is available, we substitute a baseline value typical for the current solar cycle 25 peak (Kp 3.0). Accuracy is lower than the direct three-day forecast.
How the score works
The composite score combines three signals: how strong the storm needs to be at your geomagnetic latitude, how bright the moon will be (a full moon hides faint auroras), and how cloudy the sky will be that night. A score of 70 or higher is excellent, 45 to 70 is good, below 20 means you probably will not see anything.
Magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar over the last 30 days
Geomagnetic storms of class G1 and above recorded over the past month. Times are shown in the city's local timezone (GMT+3).
In Nar'yan-Mar (geomagnetic latitude 61.2°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 3.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 21:00 | 5.7 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 12:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
About magnetic storms in Nar'yan-Mar
Magnetic storm in Nar'yan-Mar today: planetary Kp = 1.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Nar'yan-Mar reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Nar'yan-Mar sits at geomagnetic latitude 61.2°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 751 km away. Population 18,041.
Nar'yan-Mar lies in the sub-auroral zone (61.2°), where storms are felt several times per year. At G3 and stronger, weather-sensitive residents may experience blood-pressure changes, headaches and sleep issues; pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm, drink more water, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, and reduce intense physical exertion.
Technical consequences for Nar'yan-Mar (sub-auroral zone, 61.2°) appear from G4 upward: GPS and HF radio may degrade, precise positioning can drift, and northern power grids in the region carry a measurable GIC risk during the strongest events. Drivers on long routes should track the forecast for the next 24 to 72 hours. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.
Over Nar'yan-Mar during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 18:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Nar'yan-Mar right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Nar'yan-Mar. At a geomagnetic latitude of 61.2°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Nar'yan-Mar is about Kp ≥ 3. The current equatorial Dst index is 0 nT — the magnetosphere is in a quiet phase. Dst complements Kp by showing how long and how deep a storm's main phase has been — useful context when checking whether auroras are likely tonight.
Weather and atmospheric pressure in Nar'yan-Mar right now. Temperature +7.1°C, atmospheric pressure 742.6 mm Hg (990.1 hPa), cloud cover 95%, humidity 85%, wind 21.1 km/h. During G1+ geomagnetic storms, swings in atmospheric pressure tend to amplify symptoms for weather-sensitive people: those with hypertension often notice blood-pressure spikes, and readings below 1000 hPa combined with Kp ≥ 5 frequently bring headaches and fatigue. That is why the Nar'yan-Mar page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Nar'yan-Mar tonight. Sunset is at 16:25 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 06:04. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Heavy cloud cover lowers the chance of seeing auroras even during a strong storm — it may be worth waiting for the next clear night..