Aurora Borealis in Greater Napanee
Canada · 44.25°, -76.95° · geomagnetic 53.6° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Greater Napanee
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Greater Napanee needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 5.0. Short of the threshold, which is what most nights look like here.
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Updated 2026-09-08 10:35 UTC
Local aurora guide for Greater Napanee
The aurora borealis is typically visible when the planetary K-index reaches 7 or higher. This level of geomagnetic activity is expected to occur approximately 3.2 times per year in the Greater Napanee, Ontario region.
At 53.6° geomagnetic latitude, Greater Napanee is well-positioned for aurora viewing. The period between 2016 and 2026 has seen records of these conditions.
The best months for aurora viewing in Greater Napanee, Ontario, are May, August, and September. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
Greater Napanee, Ontario, experiences Bortle Class 4 conditions, indicating a relatively dark sky. Areas 4 km west of Greater Napanee also maintain Bortle Class 4.
The surrounding terrain includes hills and lakes, such as Grieves Hill, Perrys Lake, and Mud Lake, which may offer varied viewing perspectives.
Geographic features near Greater Napanee, Ontario, include Grieves Hill, Perrys Lake, Mud Lake, Basswood Hill, and Nevilles Point. These locations offer varied terrain and horizons.
Between 2015 and 2016, 72 verified aurora sightings were reported within 300 km of Greater Napanee, Ontario. The period from 2016 to 2026 has recorded specific nights with significant geomagnetic activity.
Notable qualifying nights within the 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 · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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