Northern lights in Glasgow tonight
United Kingdom · latitude 55.9°
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Seeing the aurora from Glasgow
Glasgow sits at a high enough latitude to catch the northern lights on active nights. You still need three things to line up: a geomagnetic storm (watch the live Kp above), a properly dark sky (after 22:56 tonight), and clear weather. A dark, moonless night away from town lights gives you the best odds.
Where the aurora is a sure thing
If you want to plan a trip rather than gamble on a storm, these sit under the auroral oval:
All best places to see the northern lights →FAQ — northern lights in Glasgow
Can you see the northern lights in Glasgow?
Glasgow is far enough north that the aurora is visible on active nights — you'd typically need Kp around 2 or higher, plus a dark, clear sky.
What Kp do you need to see the aurora in Glasgow?
Roughly Kp 2 or higher for the lights to reach Glasgow's latitude and appear low on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Glasgow?
On a dark, clear night around local midnight, away from city lights, ideally near a new Moon. Tonight the sky is properly dark from about 22:56.
Aurora chance is an estimate from the live NOAA Kp forecast and your latitude; the true viewline follows geomagnetic latitude and North America sees the lights a little further south. Always check a live forecast and local cloud cover before heading out.