G1Peak 25 June 2026 at 03:00 UTC
Northern Lights on 25 June 2026 (Kp 5): Where They Were Visible
Kp reached 5. At that level the edge of the auroral oval reaches about 56.5° magnetic latitude, so the aurora could be seen low on the horizon down to roughly 52.0°. Activity stayed at storm level (Kp 5 or more) for 3 hours.
Kp 0–3 Kp 4 Kp 5–6 (G1–G2) Kp 7+ (G3+) Times in UTC; faded bars are forecasts.
Three-hourly Kp from GFZ, one day either side of the storm.
Where the aurora could be seen
555 towns on our list had enough activity while it was dark there. Cloud cover is not included.
| Country | Places | Examples | Furthest from the pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 303 | Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa | Hamilton |
| United States | 252 | Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Madison | Racine |
Only in photos
1,473 more towns could have caught a faint red or green glow low on the horizon with a phone or camera.
Whether the aurora was actually seen also depended on the weather. Use this as a guide to where it was possible.