Aurora Borealis in Faversham
United Kingdom · 51.31°, 0.89° · geomagnetic 53.0° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Faversham
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Faversham 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 Faversham
Faversham is at 53.0° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during intense geomagnetic storms, which are classified as Kp 7 or higher.
On average, there are 2.7 nights per year in this region where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing. These opportunities are infrequent and require specific geomagnetic activity.
The best months for aurora viewing in Faversham are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, there is not enough darkness for aurora viewing due to the extended daylight hours.
Faversham experiences a Bortle 7 sky, indicating significant light pollution. This can make faint auroras difficult to see.
Areas with darker skies, rated Bortle 4, can be found approximately 22 km north-northeast of Faversham.
The horizon to the north-northwest is partially obstructed by islands such as Fowley Island and Dutchman's Island. To the northeast, Shell Ness headland may affect views. Further east, Clapham Hill and Central Beach offer different horizon profiles.
Geographic features near Faversham include Fowley Island, located 6.4 km to the north-west, and Dutchman's Island, 6.5 km to the north-north-west.
To the north-east, Shell Ness is a headland approximately 7.2 km away. Further east, Clapham Hill is a notable elevation 9.1 km from Faversham.
Central Beach is situated 9.8 km to the north-north-east.
Records indicate 32 verified aurora sightings within 300 km of Faversham between January 2015 and December 2016.
The period from 2016 to 2026 has seen several nights with significant geomagnetic activity. Notable qualifying nights 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 · 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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