Aurora Borealis in Bramhall
United Kingdom · 53.36°, -2.17° · geomagnetic 55.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Bramhall
7%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Bramhall 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 Bramhall
Bramhall is located at 55.5° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during periods of high geomagnetic activity, specifically when the Kp index reaches 7 or higher.
On average, there are approximately 2.7 nights per year when conditions are suitable for aurora viewing in Bramhall. This suggests that patience and persistence are key for observers.
The best months for aurora viewing in Bramhall are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During May, June, and July, Bramhall experiences periods without full darkness, which can significantly reduce the visibility of auroras.
Bramhall has a Bortle 8 rating, indicating significant light pollution. For darker skies, areas like North Yorkshire, approximately 72 km north, offer Bortle 4 conditions.
The local terrain includes hills such as Turncliff Wood and Marpleridge to the northeast, and parks like Halume Park and Saint Georges Park to the north-northwest. Saint George's Island is also located to the north-northwest.
Records indicate that between 2016 and 2026, there were approximately 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in Bramhall. The historical data spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
Notable qualifying nights within this period 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 · Solar declination and hour-angle calculation · Falchi 2016 World Atlas of artificial night sky brightness · GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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