What happened on 2026-07-24
The storm came in below the forecast. NOAA's observed planetary K index peaked at 4.0, under the forecast peak of Kp 5.3 this brief was based on.
This event is over. For the next viewing chance, check the live 72-hour forecast for your city — conditions change every few hours.
City forecast
City Aurora Scores for this Kp 5.3 event
Probabilities combine the Kp forecast with each city's visibility threshold, darkness window and cloud outlook at generation time. Live values on each city page override this snapshot.
This alert names cities because northern lights visibility differs across the United Kingdom.
Inverness has the highest listed probability at 22%, with its best local time on Jul 24 at 01:00 GMT+1. Its status remains low, so check current conditions before making plans.
Thurso and Aberdeen each have a 21% probability, while Wick has 19%. Their best local time is also Jul 24 at 01:00 GMT+1, but clouds can block the view in any listed city.
What to do
- Check the live city forecast before leaving.
- Compare Inverness, Thurso, Aberdeen and Wick near 01:00 GMT+1.
- Use cloud conditions to choose among the listed cities.
Sources and live checks
This outlook is based on the AuroraMe 72-hour city forecast, NOAA SWPC Kp, OVATION and local visibility factors.