Aurora Borealis in Bushey
United Kingdom · 51.64°, -0.36° · geomagnetic 53.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Bushey
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Bushey 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 Bushey
Bushey is located at 53.5° 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 in Bushey where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing, based on historical data spanning from 2016 to 2026.
The best months for aurora viewing in Bushey are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, Bushey experiences periods without full darkness, which can significantly reduce the chances of observing the aurora.
Bushey has a Bortle 7 rating, indicating significant light pollution. Areas with Bortle 4 conditions are located approximately 95 km to the east, and Bortle 5 conditions are found around 71 km to the north-east near Braintree.
The local horizon is shaped by features such as Chantry Island to the north-north-east, Shenley Hill to the north-east, and Arkley to the east. Further out, North Mimms Park is to the north-east, and Verulamium Lake is to the north.
Geographic features near Bushey include Chantry Island, located 6.4 km to the north-east. Shenley Hill, a prominent hill, is situated 7.8 km to the north-east.
Further afield, Arkley is a hill 8.5 km to the east. North Mimms Park lies 11.2 km to the north-east, and Verulamium Lake is 11.8 km to the north.
Between 2015 and 2016, there were 59 verified aurora reports within a 300 km radius of Bushey. The historical data for potential viewing nights spans from April 2, 2016, to March 30, 2026.
Notable qualifying nights for aurora viewing in the historical record include March 20, 2026 (Kp 7.0), January 20, 2026 (Kp 7.67), and January 19, 2026 (Kp 8.67). Additional significant nights were 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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