Aurora Borealis in Wigston Magna
United Kingdom · 52.58°, -1.09° · geomagnetic 54.6° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Wigston Magna
2%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Wigston Magna 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.
Get the full 30-night forecast in Revon
Updated 2026-09-08 10:35 UTC
Local aurora guide for Wigston Magna
Wigston Magna is located at 54.6° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude when the geomagnetic activity reaches Kp 7.
Based on historical data from 2016 to 2026, there are approximately 2.7 nights per year when conditions are suitable for aurora viewing in this region.
The best months for aurora viewing in Wigston Magna are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, there is no full darkness, which can significantly reduce the chances of seeing the aurora, even if activity is high.
Wigston Magna experiences a Bortle 6 sky, indicating moderate light pollution. Areas with darker skies, such as near King's Lynn and West Norfolk (Bortle 4) or South Kesteven (Bortle 5), are further away.
Several parks and hills offer potential viewing spots with varying horizons. These include Abbey Park and Cossington Recreation Ground to the north-north-west, Life Hill and Bassett's Hill to the east, and Brown's Island to the east-north-east.
Between 2016 and 2026, there were an average of 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in the Wigston Magna region.
Records show qualifying aurora events occurred on dates such as November 11, 2025, and March 20, 2026, with Kp values reaching up to 8.67.
Sources: Revon location dataset · 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)
Know when it is worth going outside
Revon watches the Wigston Magna forecast and pushes an alert when the odds for tonight clear your threshold — no checking, no guessing.
Nearby towns
Forecasts for places within reach of Wigston Magna.