Aurora Borealis in Blyth
United Kingdom · 55.13°, -1.51° · geomagnetic 57.1° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Blyth
27%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Blyth 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 10:36 UTC
Local aurora guide for Blyth
Blyth is at 57.1° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible here when the planetary Kp index reaches 7.
On average, there are about 2.6 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in Blyth. The historical record spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Blyth are September, August, and November. During these months, the nights are typically dark enough to observe the aurora.
However, from May to July, there is no full darkness at night, which can significantly reduce viewing opportunities.
Blyth experiences a Bortle 4 sky, indicating relatively dark conditions. Areas with Bortle 4 skies are found 14 km north near Tyne and Wear.
The horizon to the north-north-east is marked by Cambois Bay, 3.8 km away. To the north-west, Castle Island is 5.0 km distant. Newbiggin Point, Newbiggin Bay, and Church Point are all located 6.3 km to the north.
To the north-north-east of Blyth is Cambois Bay, a coastal feature approximately 3.8 km away. Castle Island, an islet, lies 5.0 km to the north-west.
Further north, within a 6.3 km radius, are the headlands of Newbiggin Point and Church Point, along with Newbiggin Bay.
Between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016, there were 226 verified aurora reports within a 300 km radius of Blyth.
Notable qualifying nights in recent history include March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67). Additional significant events occurred on 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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