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Northern Lights Forecast for Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
55°51′51.1″N ⋅ 4°15′6.5″W
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Aurora activity is expected to be low between 7 PM and 5 AM in Glasgow tonight. Cloud cover around that time looks partly cloudy at 5% to 65%. Even with clearer skies, low activity would likely make any aurora faint.
Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
Today at 7:00 PM
Low Activity
Cloud Cover:45%
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Hourly aurora forecast for Glasgow
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3-Night Weather Forecast for Glasgow
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Tomorrow night
Jun 14 - Jun 15
- 16 °C56 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C34 percent cloud cover
- 9 °C
81 percent cloud cover
Monday night
Jun 15 - Jun 16
- 12 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 11 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C100 percent cloud cover
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, June 13, 2026. Today. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | |||||
Monday, June 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Tuesday, June 16, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Wednesday, June 17, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 8% illumination | Thursday, June 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 16% illumination | Friday, June 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 25% illumination | Saturday, June 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 35% illumination | Sunday, June 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 46% illumination |
Monday, June 22, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Tuesday, June 23, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 66% illumination | Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 75% illumination | Thursday, June 25, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 83% illumination | Friday, June 26, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, June 27, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 94% illumination | Sunday, June 28, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination |
Monday, June 29, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Tuesday, June 30, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Wednesday, July 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Thursday, July 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | Friday, July 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 89% illumination | Saturday, July 4, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 82% illumination | Sunday, July 5, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 74% illumination |
Monday, July 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 64% illumination | Tuesday, July 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 54% illumination | Wednesday, July 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 43% illumination | Thursday, July 9, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 32% illumination | Friday, July 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 21% illumination |
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Northern Lights in Glasgow
Located in the Scotland region of United Kingdom, Glasgow is a notable destination for night sky watchers. At a latitude of 55.9°, it is further south than traditional aurora hotspots. While it takes patience and luck, catching a display from here is an unforgettable experience.
When to Visit Glasgow
While auroras are driven by solar storms rather than seasons, you still need dark skies. In Glasgow, your best chances are during the darker months from October through February.
FAQ
What Kp index do I need to see the northern lights in Glasgow?
In Glasgow, you usually need at least Kp 4 to have a reasonable chance of seeing the northern lights. Lower Kp can still bring a faint aurora display low on the northern horizon, but it is less common.
This is based on magnetic latitude, and Kp index is a global geomagnetic index, so treat it as a rule of thumb, not a location-specific guarantee.
Tonight, the NOAA Kp index forecast is 3.3 to 5.7. That is above the usual Kp index threshold for Glasgow, so you have a chance of seeing the aurora if the sky is clear.