Northern Lights off coast of Scotland

[soupy174]

What are the chances seeing the Northern Lights off the North & Northwest coast of Scotland in early May 2016

[Prinzkonig]

Depends on KPI index, 6+ with clear skies is possible

 

 

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[Prinzkonig]

Kp index!! Auto spell !!!!!

 

 

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[Kamloops50]

I wouldn't count getting then there in May .

[russbma]

What is the kp index?

[Shmoo here]

What are the chances seeing the Northern Lights off the North & Northwest coast of Scotland in early May 2016

 

Here's a couple of good sites:

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/Europe/

 

http://www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast/

[russbma]

Thank you

[Prinzkonig]

Kp is the geomagnetic storm index

 

 

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[Hatters cruiser]

One problem might be is that at that time of year in Scotland true darkness at night is only a short window, between 12.40 and 01.40 approximately.

The rest of the night is at light levels that are considered various stages of Twilight, which might affect the viewing conditions of the Northern Lights should they occur.