Aurora Borealis in Hebburn
United Kingdom · 54.97°, -1.52° · geomagnetic 56.9° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Hebburn
24%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Hebburn 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 Hebburn
Hebburn is located at 56.9° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during geomagnetic storms of Kp 7 or higher.
On average, there are about 2.6 nights per year in this region where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing.
The historical record for aurora sightings in this area spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Hebburn are September, August, and November.
During May, June, and July, there is no full darkness, which can impact viewing opportunities.
Hebburn experiences a Bortle 6 sky, indicating moderate light pollution.
Areas with darker skies, such as Bortle 4, can be found approximately 31 km north near Tyne and Wear.
Further dark sky locations, rated Bortle 5, are situated about 17 km east near Tyne and Wear. Nearby terrain includes hills, parks, headlands, and bays that may affect the horizon.
Silverlink Park, a hill located 5.7 km north of Hebburn, offers a potential viewing spot.
Castle Leazes, a park 6.6 km west of Hebburn, is another area with terrain features.
Trow Point, a headland 8.0 km east-north-east of Hebburn, and Camperdown, a hill 8.0 km north-north-west of Hebburn, are also noted geographical features. Frenchman's Bay, a bay 8.1 km east-north-east of Hebburn, is another coastal feature.
There have been 224 verified aurora reports within 300 km of Hebburn between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016.
The region has experienced an average of 2.6 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing.
Notable qualifying nights in the historical record 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 location dataset · 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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