Aurora Borealis in Manitowoc
United States · 44.09°, -87.66° · geomagnetic 53.1° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Manitowoc
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc
Manitowoc is located at 53.1° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during periods of high geomagnetic activity, specifically when the Kp index reaches 7.
On average, there are about 3.2 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in this region. Patience and persistence are key for observing this phenomenon.
The best months for aurora viewing in Manitowoc are May, September, and August. These months generally offer the necessary dark skies for optimal observation.
Manitowoc experiences a Bortle 7 sky, indicating significant light pollution. However, areas like Woodland Dunes State Natural Area, located 7.1 km north-northeast, offer darker skies.
Other locations with potentially clearer horizons include Rheaume Park, 3.4 km north-west, Shoto Lake, 9.9 km north, and Rawley Point, 18.2 km north-east.
Rheaume Park is a park located 3.4 km north-west of Manitowoc.
Woodland Dunes State Natural Area is a park situated 7.1 km north-northeast of Manitowoc.
Shoto Lake is a lake 9.9 km north of Manitowoc, and Bergene Lake is a lake 13.0 km west of Manitowoc.
Between 2016 and 2026, there were approximately 3.2 viable aurora nights per year recorded. The period of record spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
Notable qualifying nights include November 11, 2025 (Kp 8.67), November 12, 2025 (Kp 7.33), January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0).
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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