Aurora Borealis in Prescot
United Kingdom · 53.43°, -2.80° · geomagnetic 55.7° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Prescot
9%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Prescot 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 Prescot
Prescot is at 55.7° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible here when the Kp index reaches 7.
On average, there are about 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in this region. Patience is key for observing.
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 Prescot are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
However, from May to July, the region experiences periods without full darkness, which can impact viewing opportunities.
Prescot experiences a Bortle 7 light pollution level. This indicates significant artificial light that can obscure fainter celestial objects.
Darker skies, rated Bortle 4, can be found approximately 63 km west of Prescot. Bortle 5 skies are about 47 km west.
Notable features that may affect the horizon include Crank Hill (7.6 km NNE), Valley Park (8.6 km NW), Fazerkeley Hall Recreational Ground (8.9 km WNW), Billinge Hill (10.3 km NNE), and the historical North Wall Light (14.5 km W).
Features that may influence local viewing conditions include Crank Hill, located 7.6 km north-north-east of Prescot.
Valley Park is situated 8.6 km north-west, and Fazerkeley Hall Recreational Ground is 8.9 km west-north-west.
Further north-east is Billinge Hill, 10.3 km away, and the historical North Wall Light is 14.5 km west.
Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, there were 226 verified aurora reports within 300 km of Prescot.
The region has experienced nights with significant geomagnetic activity, including Kp 7.0 on March 20, 2026, and Kp 7.67 on January 20, 2026.
Further notable nights include 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 · 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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