The capital of the Scottish Highlands occasionally sees the northern lights during strong geomagnetic storms, especially from the Cairngorms.
Inverness, Scotland
It's daytime at your location. Aurora is only visible at night.
24h ago → 3 days ahead · Dark bands = night · Gray area = clouds · Past is dimmed
Thursday
Apr 9
Peak Kp
5
Clouds
57%
Dark hrs
10.1h
Friday
Apr 10
Peak Kp
5.3
Clouds
100%
Dark hrs
10h
Saturday
Apr 11
Peak Kp
4.7
Clouds
58%
Dark hrs
9.9h
Events from the last 3 days that can influence aurora visibility
Strong explosion on the sun. May enhance aurora activity if the particles reach Earth in 1-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
Moderate explosion on the sun. Usually too weak on its own to cause visible aurora at mid-latitudes.
Cloud of solar plasma possibly heading toward Earth. May trigger aurora in 2-3 days.
How solar events cause aurora:
Indirect — can launch plasma clouds toward Earth
High — if aimed at Earth, causes aurora in 1-3 days
Direct — aurora is happening or imminent!
Moderate — can sustain aurora for days
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