Can I see the northern lights tonight in Ireland?
Unlikely in Ireland tonight.
NOAA's Kp forecast peaks at 3 during tonight's dark hours. 0 of the 10 cities we cover in Ireland have a possible or good view tonight.
Green: NOAA OVATION aurora model, forecast for 03:41 UTC 5 Nov (a 30 to 90 minute nowcast; the oval moves and brightens through the night). Dots: our verdict for tonight from the Kp forecast.
City by city
| City | Mag. lat. | Kp needed horizon / overhead | Peak Kp tonight | Tonight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 51.0° | 6 / 8 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Drogheda | 50.6° | 6 / 8 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Swords | 50.3° | 6 / 8 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Galway | 50.3° | 6 / 8 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Dublin | 50.2° | 6 / 8 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Ennis | 49.7° | 7 / 9 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Carlow | 49.6° | 7 / 9 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Limerick | 49.5° | 7 / 9 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Waterford | 48.9° | 7 / 9 | 3 | Unlikely |
| Cork | 48.5° | 7 / 9 | 3 | Unlikely |
Kp forecast
NOAA planetary K-index, observed and forecast, in GMT.
Questions
Can I see the northern lights tonight in Ireland?
Unlikely in Ireland tonight. NOAA's Kp forecast peaks at 3 during tonight's dark hours. 0 of the 10 cities we cover in Ireland have a possible or good view tonight. Clear skies to the north are needed.
Where in Ireland is best for the northern lights?
The further north (in magnetic latitude) the better. Of the cities we cover, Dundalk, Drogheda, Swords need the lowest Kp.
Northern lights tonight: all countries → · Aurora forecast this week · Kp index explained
Data: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (planetary K-index forecast, 3-day forecast, 27-day outlook, OVATION aurora model). Magnetic latitudes: AACGM-v2. Darkness and Moon computed with Skyfield and JPL DE440. We do not forecast clouds: you need a clear view to the north. How the verdict is made.