Aurora Borealis in Stretford
United Kingdom · 53.45°, -2.32° · geomagnetic 55.6° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Stretford
8%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Stretford 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 Stretford
Stretford is at 55.6° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude when the Kp index reaches 7.
On average, there are about 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in this region. The historical record spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Stretford are September, August, and November. During these months, there is sufficient darkness for potential sightings.
Conversely, May, June, and July experience periods without full darkness, which can make aurora viewing more challenging.
Stretford has a Bortle rating of 8, indicating significant light pollution. For darker skies, Bortle 4 conditions are found approximately 61 km north near North Yorkshire.
Several parks and natural areas offer varied horizons. Ordsall Park is 3.5 km to the north-east, Saint Georges Park is 4.1 km to the east-north-east, and Saint George's Island is 4.4 km to the north-east.
Further afield, Clarke's Hill is a notable feature 10.7 km to the north, and Heaton Park is located 10.8 km to the north-north-east.
Ordsall Park, a local park, is situated 3.5 km north-east of Stretford.
Saint Georges Park, another park, lies 4.1 km east-north-east of Stretford.
Saint George's Island is a small island located 4.4 km north-east of Stretford. Clarke's Hill is a hill 10.7 km north of Stretford, and Heaton Park, also a hill, is 10.8 km north-north-east of Stretford.
Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, there were 151 verified aurora reports within a 300 km radius of Stretford.
The historical record indicates several nights with significant geomagnetic activity. These include March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67).
Additional notable dates include 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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