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Ireland Northern Lights Forecast

Low chance
Kp 2.0 · horizon 8% · clouds 26%
Kp index
2.0
Overhead chance
0%
On the horizon
8%
Cloud cover
26%
Full darkness
20:22 – 05:57

Updated: · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Ireland right now. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.0. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 8% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 26%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 20:22 to 05:57.

3-day Kp forecast

Kp 5 or higher means a geomagnetic storm; the lights can be seen further south.

19:00: 2.02.019:0022:00: 2.72.701:00: 1.71.701:0004:00: 1.71.707:00: 1.31.307:0010:00: 1.31.313:00: 1.31.313:0016:00: 1.31.319:00: 1.31.319:0022:00: 1.71.701:00: 1.71.701:0004:00: 1.71.707:00: 1.31.307:0010:00: 1.31.313:00: 1.31.313:0016:00: 1.31.319:00: 1.31.319:0022:00: 1.71.701:00: 1.71.701:00
October 16Kp 2.7Quiet
October 17Kp 1.7Quiet
October 18Kp 1.7Quiet
October 19Kp 1.7Quiet

Best places to see the aurora right now

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Ireland tonight?
Low chance of seeing the northern lights from Ireland right now. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 8% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Ireland?
The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.

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