Aurora Borealis in East Barnet
United Kingdom · 51.65°, -0.16° · geomagnetic 53.5° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for East Barnet
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. East Barnet 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 East Barnet
East Barnet is at 53.5° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude during intense geomagnetic storms, which are classified as Kp 7 or higher.
On average, there are about 2.7 nights per year when conditions are suitable for aurora viewing in this region. These opportunities are infrequent and require patience.
The best months for aurora viewing in East Barnet are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, the region experiences periods without full darkness, which can significantly reduce the chances of seeing the aurora.
East Barnet experiences a Bortle 7 sky, indicating significant light pollution. For darker skies, Bortle 4 conditions are found about 82 km east, and Bortle 5 skies are near Braintree, approximately 60 km north-east.
The horizon to the west is marked by Arkley hill (5.3 km away) and Shenley Hill (9.6 km away). To the north, Brookmans Park (9.8 km away) and North Mimms Park (9.9 km away) are notable features. East-north-east offers Bowyer's Water lake (11.0 km away).
West of East Barnet, the terrain includes Arkley hill, located 5.3 km away, and Shenley Hill, 9.6 km to the west-north-west.
To the north, Brookmans Park is situated 9.8 km away, and North Mimms Park is 9.9 km to the north-west.
East-north-east of the town, Bowyer's Water lake can be found at a distance of 11.0 km.
Between 2016 and 2026, there were approximately 2.7 nights per year suitable for aurora viewing in the East Barnet area. This period covers the range from 2016-04-02 to 2026-03-30.
Notable qualifying nights within this span include 2026-03-20 (Kp 7.0), 2026-01-20 (Kp 7.67), 2026-01-19 (Kp 8.67), 2025-11-12 (Kp 7.33), and 2025-11-11 (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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