Glasgow skies could get painted green tonight (April 19) due to a wonderful display of the Northern Lights, marking the start of Spring. Dark areas around Glasgow were already graced with stunning natural phenomena this week, such as Loch Lomond, and the chances are high again on April 19 from as early as 3pm. So, let’s hope we will get some aurora sightings throughout the dark hours tonight, and the alert is set to remain in red, according to AuroraWatch UK.
The Met Office said: “The late arrival of a coronal mass ejection and the onset of fast solar winds have resulted in minor to moderate geomagnetic storming, that may persist into Friday evening, before easing early Saturday morning. (19-20 Apr). This could allow some viewing of the aurora across parts northern England and Scotland, and similar latitudes, before easing. Further minor enhancements are possible on Saturday and Sunday night, however these are low confidence.”
Where to watch the Northern Lights in Glasgow
For those constantly on the lookout for weather space reports, it’s important to know where to go for the perfect opportunity to invoke our sense of adventure on an autumn night. An excellent place to start aurora hunting would be away from light pollution and facing the northern hemisphere. However, as the nights are shorter now, the chances of witnessing aurora borealis have gotten lower.
What is more, those wanting to maximise their chances to see the Northern Lights tonight can opt for a stroll along the nearby beaches outside of Glasgow such as Lunderston Bay or Millport Pier to allow for some uninterrupted dark views over the water. It is advised that aurora hunters steer away from the city lights for the best chances of seeing the majestic space phenomena. And as always, do check the weather forecast before heading out!
So, while there is a chance to see the Northern Lights in Scotland, let’s hope we will be graced with the majestic phenomena during the two days.