Aurora Borealis in Cannock
United Kingdom · 52.69°, -2.03° · geomagnetic 54.8° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Cannock
3%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Cannock needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 4.9. Short of the threshold, which is what most nights look like here.
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Updated 2026-09-08 10:36 UTC
Local aurora guide for Cannock
Cannock is located at 54.8° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during periods of high geomagnetic activity, specifically when the Kp index reaches 7 or higher.
Over the period from 2016 to 2026, there have been an average of 2.7 nights per year with conditions suitable for aurora viewing.
The best months for aurora viewing in Cannock are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, there is no full darkness, which can significantly reduce the visibility of auroras.
Cannock experiences a Bortle 7 sky, indicating significant light pollution. Areas with darker skies, such as Bortle 4 near Herefordshire (82 km south-west) or Bortle 5 near Shropshire (66 km west), offer better viewing conditions.
The local horizon is marked by several features. To the north-northwest, Littleton Colliery is a hill 3.0 km away. To the east-northeast, Hednesford Hills is a hill 4.2 km away. Shugborough Park, a park, is located 12.2 km north of Cannock.
Geographic features near Cannock include Littleton Colliery, a hill located 3.0 km to the north-northwest. Hednesford Hills, another hill, is situated 4.2 km to the east-northeast.
Further afield, Shugborough Park is a park 12.2 km north of Cannock. Brown's Island, an island, lies 20.7 km to the east. Sudbury Park, a park, is located 28.6 km to the northeast.
Between 2016 and 2026, an average of 2.7 nights per year in Cannock have met the criteria for potential aurora viewing.
Historical data shows verified sightings in the region, with 103 reports logged between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, within a 300 km radius.
Notable qualifying nights within the 2016-2026 record span include March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67), November 12, 2025 (Kp 7.33), and November 11, 2025 (Kp 8.67).
Sources: Revon analysis of NOAA planetary Kp · Revon location dataset · Solar declination and hour-angle calculation · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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