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May 21 - May 22
- 14 °C
100 percent cloud cover - 12 °C
88 percent cloud cover - 12 °C91 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
Aurora data last updated at
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No significant aurora activity is expected in Glasgow over the next 24 hours. Sky will be dark from 11:55 PM to 2:31 AM local time. Cloud cover around that time looks overcast at around 100%.
Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
Today at 10:00 PM
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Cloud Cover:100%
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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
May 22 - May 23
- 14 °C100 percent cloud cover
- 12 °C
53 percent cloud cover - 12 °C67 percent cloud cover
Saturday night
May 23 - May 24
- 13 °C
61 percent cloud cover - 12 °C52 percent cloud cover
- 11 °C67 percent cloud cover
Sun & Moon
Sunset
Sunrise
Dark from 11:55 PM to 02:31 AM (2 h 36 min)
Current Moon
First Quarter
32% illumination
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Long-Term Aurora Forecast for Glasgow
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing crescent, 29% illumination | Friday, May 22, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 40% illumination | Saturday, May 23, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 50% illumination | Sunday, May 24, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. First quarter, 61% illumination | |||
Monday, May 25, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 71% illumination | Tuesday, May 26, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 79% illumination | Wednesday, May 27, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 87% illumination | Thursday, May 28, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waxing gibbous, 93% illumination | Friday, May 29, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 97% illumination | Saturday, May 30, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Sunday, May 31, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 100% illumination |
Monday, June 1, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Full moon, 99% illumination | Tuesday, June 2, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 96% illumination | Wednesday, June 3, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 91% illumination | Thursday, June 4, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 85% illumination | Friday, June 5, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning gibbous, 78% illumination | Saturday, June 6, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 69% illumination | Sunday, June 7, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 60% illumination |
Monday, June 8, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 49% illumination | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Last quarter, 39% illumination | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 28% illumination | Thursday, June 11, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 2 out of 10. Waning crescent, 19% illumination | Friday, June 12, 2026. Low aurora activity. Aurora score 1 out of 10. Waning crescent, 10% illumination | Saturday, June 13, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 out of 10. Waning crescent, 4% illumination | Sunday, June 14, 2026. No aurora activity. Aurora score 0 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 |
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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 around 2.7. That is below the usual Kp index threshold for Glasgow, so seeing the aurora is unlikely.