Aurora Borealis in Moreton
United Kingdom · 53.40°, -3.12° · geomagnetic 55.7° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Moreton
9%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Moreton 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 10:35 UTC
Local aurora guide for Moreton
Moreton is at a geomagnetic latitude of 55.7°, which is favorable for aurora viewing.
An aurora event requires a Kp index of 7 or higher. Based on historical data, there are approximately 2.7 such nights per year in this region.
The best months for aurora viewing in Moreton are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During May, June, and July, there is insufficient darkness for optimal aurora observation due to the extended daylight hours.
Moreton experiences a Bortle 7 sky, indicating significant light pollution. However, darker skies (Bortle 4) can be found approximately 43 km west-north-west.
Notable features that may affect the horizon include Bidston Hill (3.3 km east), Gorse Hill (5.9 km north-east), and New Brighton Lighthouse (7.0 km north-east).
Geographic features near Moreton that might offer vantage points include Bidston Hill, located 3.3 km to the east.
Other features include Gorse Hill, 5.9 km to the north-east, and the New Brighton Lighthouse, also to the north-east at 7.0 km.
Further afield, Stanley Park is situated 10.9 km east-north-east of Moreton.
Between 2016 and 2026, there have been an average of 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in the Moreton area.
The historical record includes specific qualifying nights such as March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and January 19, 2026 (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)
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