Aurora Borealis in Hayes
United Kingdom · 51.52°, -0.42° · geomagnetic 53.4° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Hayes
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Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Hayes 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 Hayes
The aurora borealis is typically visible in Hayes when the geomagnetic activity reaches Kp 7 or higher. This level of activity is expected to occur approximately 2.7 times per year.
At a geomagnetic latitude of 53.4°, Hayes is on the edge of the typical aurora viewing zone. This means that while sightings are possible, they are less frequent than in more northerly locations.
The best months for aurora viewing in Hayes are September, August, and November. These months offer a good balance of darkness and potential aurora activity.
During June and July, Hayes experiences periods without full darkness, which can significantly reduce the chances of seeing the aurora.
Hayes is classified as Bortle 8, indicating significant light pollution. This can make faint auroras difficult to see.
For darker skies, Bortle 4 conditions are found 99 km to the east, and Bortle 5 conditions are available 81 km south-west near Winchester.
Local terrain features such as Church Field Gardens, Horsenden Hill, Denham Country Park, Sudbury, and Bradbury's Island may offer varied viewing conditions.
Church Field Gardens, a park located 6.7 km north of Hayes, offers a potential viewing location.
Horsenden Hill, a hill situated 7.5 km east-north-east of Hayes, provides elevated terrain.
Denham Country Park, a park 7.6 km north-north-west of Hayes, is another nearby area with varied terrain. Sudbury, a hill 8.6 km north-east of Hayes, and Bradbury's Island, an island 9.4 km north-west of Hayes, are also noted geographic features.
Between 2016 and 2026, there have been an average of 2.7 nights per year with conditions suitable for aurora viewing in Hayes.
Historical records show 55 verified aurora sightings within 300 km of Hayes between January 2015 and December 2016.
Notable qualifying nights within the 2016-2026 record span 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) · Aurorasaurus verified positive reports
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