Aurora Borealis in Wisbech
United Kingdom · 52.67°, 0.16° · geomagnetic 54.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Wisbech
2%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Wisbech 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 Wisbech
Wisbech is located at 54.5° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during periods of strong geomagnetic activity, specifically when the Kp index reaches 7 or higher.
On average, there are approximately 2.7 nights per year in Wisbech where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing, based on historical data spanning from April 2016 to March 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Wisbech 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 significantly reduces the chances of observing the aurora.
Wisbech experiences a Bortle 4 sky, indicating a relatively dark sky with some light pollution. Areas with Bortle 4 conditions are generally considered good for astronomical observation.
Nearby areas, such as near King's Lynn and West Norfolk, also fall within Bortle 4 classification.
The horizon to the north-north-east is characterized by islands like Inner Tidal Bank and Outer Trial Bank, and a headland known as Wisbech Eye. To the east-north-east, the horizon includes hills such as Ferrets' Hill and Knights Hill.
The Inner Tidal Bank, located 19.0 km north-north-east of Wisbech, is an island that may offer viewing opportunities.
Further north-north-east, the Outer Trial Bank island and the Wisbech Eye headland are also situated around 20.4 km and 21.0 km away, respectively.
East-north-east of Wisbech, Ferrets' Hill and Knights Hill are elevated areas approximately 21.9 km and 24.5 km distant, potentially providing clear sightlines.
Historical records show 91 verified aurora sightings within a 300 km radius of Wisbech between January 2015 and December 2016.
The period between April 2016 and March 2026 includes several nights with significant geomagnetic activity, such as 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 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) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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