Aurora Borealis in Northwich
United Kingdom · 53.26°, -2.52° · geomagnetic 55.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Northwich
7%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Northwich 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 Northwich
Northwich is at 55.5° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude when the Kp index reaches 7.
On average, there are 2.7 nights per year in Northwich where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing.
The historical record for aurora sightings in this region spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Northwich are September, August, and November.
During May, June, and July, there is no full darkness, which can impact viewing opportunities.
Northwich experiences significant light pollution, with a Bortle scale rating of 8.
Darker skies, rated Bortle 4, can be found approximately 82 km north near Ribble Valley.
Darker skies, rated Bortle 5, can be found approximately 65 km south-south-west near Shropshire.
Appleton Park, a hill located 11.3 km north-north-west of Northwich, offers a potential viewing location.
Birch Island, an island 11.6 km north-east of Northwich, is another area with a distinct horizon.
Birch Hill, a hill 13.1 km west of Northwich, provides a different vantage point with its horizon features.
Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, there were 126 verified aurora reports within 300 km of Northwich.
The historical record indicates several nights with significant geomagnetic activity.
Notable qualifying nights 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 · 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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