Glasgow skies could get painted green tonight (October 10) due to a wonderful display of the Northern Lights, after another spectacular show across clear parts of Scotland during the weekend, especially on Monday, October 7. Dark areas around Glasgow were already graced with stunning natural phenomena this week, such as Loch Lomond, and the chances are high again on October 10 and 11 as soon as it gets dark.
The Met Office said: “A fast CME related to a large flare and filament combination that left the Sun on 09 October is due at Earth into the current UTC evening. Conditions should become more favourable as the night goes on.
Northern UK is expected to see aurora, with a chance for the (English) Midlands and central parts. There is even a small chance of the event perhaps becoming visible for more southerly geomagnetic latitudes at peak into the small hours. The chances of aurora should reduce into the coming UTC weekend and become increasingly confined to far northern geomagnetic latitudes.”
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 once again.