Aurora Borealis in Viby
Denmark · 56.12°, 10.15° · geomagnetic 56.2° · needs Kp 7
Tonight's aurora forecast for Viby
12%
Peak chance of a visible display tonight, from the same model the Revon app runs. Viby needs Kp 7 to see anything at all, and tonight the forecast peaks at Kp 4.8. Short of the threshold, which is what most nights look like here.
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Updated 2026-09-08 10:35 UTC
Local aurora guide for Viby
Viby is located at 56.2° geomagnetic latitude. Auroras are typically visible at this latitude when the geomagnetic activity reaches Kp 7.
On average, there are about 2.5 nights per year in this region where conditions are suitable for aurora viewing.
Historical data from 2016 to 2026 indicates the range of geomagnetic activity observed.
The best months for aurora viewing in Viby are September, November, and August.
However, during May, June, and July, the region experiences periods without full darkness, which can impact viewing opportunities.
Viby has a Bortle scale rating of 5, indicating moderate light pollution.
Areas with darker skies, rated Bortle 3, can be found approximately 26 km east-south-east of Viby.
Nearby natural areas include Mindepark (park, 3.5 km east-north-east), Brabrand Sø (lake, 3.8 km north-west), Skansen (park, 4.3 km north-east), Riis Skov (forest reserve, 7.4 km north-east), and Den Permanente Badeanstalt (beach, 7.8 km north-east).
Mindepark is a park located 3.5 km east-north-east of Viby.
Brabrand Sø, a lake, is situated 3.8 km north-west of Viby.
Skansen park is 4.3 km north-east of Viby, while the Riis Skov forest reserve is 7.4 km north-east. Den Permanente Badeanstalt beach is 7.8 km north-east.
There have been 8 verified aurora reports within 300 km of Viby between January 2015 and December 2016.
The historical record spans from April 2016 to March 2026.
Notable qualifying nights with high geomagnetic activity 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 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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