The next time a solar storm is forecast, head to one of these amazing local dark sky locations to see the Northern Lights in all their glory. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters The spectacular Northern Light s have made several impressive appearances in Glasgow recently, and in many other towns and cities across Scotland. On Monday, August 12, skies around Glasgow were draped in shimmering curtains of green, blue and purple by the aurora borealis, following a Met Office Space Weather forecast that announced there would be a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) over the weekend leading to moderate geomagnetic storms and the Northern Lights being visible.
Also in May 2024 , sky watchers in the UK were similarly thrilled after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms for years hit Earth, leading to the Northern Lights being visible as far away as southern England. You can check the current aurora forecast here , but what do you do if it says there's a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights from Glasgow on any given evening? You might be tempted to just pop into your back garden or stand on the street, but there are some epic dark sky spots in and around Glasgow that you can travel to in order to increase your chance of seeing them. Here are five of the best places to get away from the bright city light.