Aurora Borealis in Sunset
Canada · 49.22°, -123.10° · geomagnetic 54.6° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Sunset
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Sunset needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 4.7. 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 Sunset
The aurora borealis is visible at Kp 7 or higher. This level of geomagnetic activity is expected to occur on approximately 3.1 nights per year in British Columbia.
At a geomagnetic latitude of 54.6°, auroras are typically seen overhead. The period from 2016 to 2026 has recorded these conditions.
The best months for aurora viewing in British Columbia are May, September, and August. These months offer a good balance of darkness and clear skies.
June experiences no full darkness, which can impact aurora visibility. Planning your visit outside of this month is recommended for the best chance to see the aurora.
Sunset, British Columbia, is classified as Bortle 7, indicating significant light pollution. Areas with Bortle 4 conditions, offering darker skies, are located 32 km north-north-east near Electoral Area A.
The horizon in Sunset is generally open, with parks, lakes, and islands offering varied viewing perspectives. Hillcrest Park is 3.1 km north, Douglas Park is 4.0 km north-north-west, and Trout Lake is 4.6 km north-north-east.
Hillcrest Park, located 3.1 km north of Sunset, offers a potential viewpoint. Douglas Park is situated 4.0 km north-north-west.
Trout Lake lies 4.6 km north-north-east of Sunset. Brokers Bay is 5.8 km north-north-west, and Granville Island is also 5.8 km north-north-west.
Between 2015 and 2016, 56 verified aurora sightings were reported within 300 km of Sunset, British Columbia.
The period from 2016 to 2026 has recorded several nights with significant geomagnetic activity. These 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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