Tonight
Aug 26 - Aug 27
- 16 °C
84 percent cloud cover - 15 °C59 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C84 percent cloud cover
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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 9 PM in Glasgow tomorrow night. Sky will be dark from 9:58 PM to 4:39 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 100%. Low activity and cloud cover together may make the aurora difficult to spot.
Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
Tomorrow at 1:00 AM
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Cloud Cover:65%
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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
Aug 27 - Aug 28
- 17 °C
99 percent cloud cover - 16 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C
100 percent cloud cover
Friday night
Aug 28 - Aug 29
- 16 °C44 percent cloud cover
- 14 °C99 percent cloud cover
- 15 °C100 percent cloud cover
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Dark from 09:58 PM to 04:39 AM (6 h 41 min)
Current Moon
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98% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Today. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Thursday, August 27, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Friday, August 28, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination | Saturday, August 29, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Full moon, 98% illumination | Sunday, August 30, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 94% illumination | ||
Monday, August 31, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 88% illumination | Tuesday, September 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 80% illumination | Wednesday, September 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 70% illumination | Thursday, September 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination | Friday, September 4, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 48% illumination | Saturday, September 5, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 37% illumination | Sunday, September 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 26% illumination |
Monday, September 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 17% illumination | Tuesday, September 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 9% illumination | Wednesday, September 9, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 3% illumination | Thursday, September 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 1% illumination | Friday, September 11, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 0% illumination | Saturday, September 12, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. New moon, 2% illumination | Sunday, September 13, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 6% illumination |
Monday, September 14, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 12% illumination | Tuesday, September 15, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 20% illumination | Wednesday, September 16, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, September 17, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 37% illumination | Friday, September 18, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 47% illumination | Saturday, September 19, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 56% illumination | Sunday, September 20, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 65% illumination |
Monday, September 21, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 74% illumination | Tuesday, September 22, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 82% 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 3.7. That is a bit below the usual Kp index threshold for Glasgow, so there is still a small chance of seeing faint aurora low on the northern horizon.