Aurora Borealis in Sevenoaks
United Kingdom · 51.27°, 0.19° · geomagnetic 53.1° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Sevenoaks
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks
The aurora borealis is typically visible at Sevenoaks during geomagnetic storms of Kp 7 or higher.
At 53.1° geomagnetic latitude, Sevenoaks experiences approximately 2.7 nights per year with conditions favorable for aurora viewing.
The historical record for aurora sightings in this region spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The months of September, August, and November offer the best opportunities for aurora viewing in Sevenoaks.
During June and July, the region experiences extended daylight, meaning there is no full darkness, which is essential for aurora visibility.
Sevenoaks is classified as Bortle 7, indicating significant light pollution.
Areas with darker skies, such as Bortle 4 conditions, can be found approximately 62 km to the east-north-east.
Darker skies, Bortle 5, are located about 58 km south near Eastbourne. Local terrain includes Raspberry Hall Park to the north, Wrotham Hill to the north-east, Betsom's Hill to the west, Downe Bank Nature Reserve to the north-west, and South Park to the north-west.
Raspberry Hall Park is situated 6.7 km north of Sevenoaks.
Wrotham Hill, a hill, is located 8.3 km north-east of Sevenoaks.
Betsom's Hill, another hill, lies 9.3 km west of Sevenoaks. Downe Bank Nature Reserve is 10.8 km north-west of Sevenoaks, and South Park is 14.0 km north-west of Sevenoaks.
There have been 42 verified aurora reports within a 300 km radius of Sevenoaks between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016.
The region has experienced several nights with conditions suitable for aurora viewing in recent years, including 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 · 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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