Aurora Borealis in Quinte West
Canada · 44.18°, -77.57° · geomagnetic 53.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Quinte West
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Quinte West needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 5.0. 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 Quinte West
Quinte West is located at 53.5° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during geomagnetic storms of Kp 7 or higher.
On average, there are about 3.2 nights per year when conditions are suitable for aurora viewing in this region. This is based on historical data spanning from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Quinte West are May, August, and September. These months offer a good overlap between darker skies and the potential for aurora activity.
Quinte West experiences Bortle 4 light conditions. Areas classified as Bortle 4, such as the region 9 km north-east of Quinte West, offer relatively dark skies suitable for aurora observation.
The horizon in Quinte West is characterized by several features including Sill Island, Heagles Island, Pyears Hill, Sullivans Hill, and Marsh Point. These geographical points are located to the north and north-west of the city.
Geographic features near Quinte West that may offer viewing opportunities include Sill Island, located 4.6 km to the north-west, and Heagles Island, an island situated 5.7 km to the north-north-west.
Further north, Pyears Hill is a notable landmark 7.5 km away, while Sullivans Hill is a hill 7.9 km to the north-north-west. Marsh Point, a headland, is situated 9.2 km to the north-north-west of Quinte West.
Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, there were 77 verified aurora reports within a 300 km radius of Quinte West. The historical data for aurora viewing potential in this region spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
Notable qualifying nights within the record span include March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67). Additional qualifying nights occurred on November 12, 2025 (Kp 7.33) and November 11, 2025 (Kp 8.67).
Sources: Revon location dataset · Revon analysis of NOAA planetary Kp · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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