Aurora Borealis in Howard
United States · 44.54°, -88.09° · geomagnetic 53.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Howard
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Howard needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 4.7. 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 Howard
The aurora borealis is typically visible when the planetary K-index reaches 7 or higher. This location is at a geomagnetic latitude of 53.5°.
On average, there are about 3.2 nights per year when conditions are favorable for viewing the aurora. Patience and persistence are key for aurora observers.
The best months for aurora viewing in this region are May, August, and September. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
The area around Howard has a Bortle scale rating of 6, indicating moderate light pollution. Areas with darker skies, such as near the Town of Union (Bortle 4) or the Town of Montpelier (Bortle 5), may offer better viewing conditions.
The horizon is relatively open in several directions. Notable features include Peats Lake to the north-east, Cat Island and Willow Island to the east-north-east, and Long Tail Point to the east-north-east. Saint Pats Park is located to the north.
Geographic features near Howard include Peats Lake, a bay located 5.4 km north-east. Cat Island and Willow Island are islands situated 7.1 km and 7.4 km east-north-east, respectively. Long Tail Point, a cape, is 9.8 km east-north-east, and Saint Pats Park is a park 9.8 km north of Howard.
Between 2016 and 2026, there were approximately 3.2 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing. Historical records show verified sightings in the vicinity.
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 · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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