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Cairngorm Mountain (towards Loch Morlich): live aurora webcam
A scenic camera in United Kingdom run by Cairngorm Mountain. It records aurora in its view from about Kp 2.3; you would need about Kp 4 to see it with your own eyes there.
Right now at this camera
Possible Dark · Kp 1.7 / 2.3 · cloud 0%Something is borderline: twilight, some cloud, or Kp 1.7 just under the 2.3 this camera needs. It may still show aurora.
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Next chance near this camera
Next good chance in Aviemore: Friday 23 October around 00:30 (Possible). Aurora forecast for Aviemore →
Towns near this camera
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Questions and answers
Can the Cairngorm Mountain (towards Loch Morlich) webcam show the northern lights tonight?
Yes, if it is dark there, the sky is clear and the Kp index reaches about 2.3. The status at the top of this page is updated every few minutes.
What Kp index does Cairngorm Mountain (towards Loch Morlich) need?
The camera records aurora from about Kp 2.3. To see it with your own eyes at the same place you need about Kp 4.
Who runs the Cairngorm Mountain (towards Loch Morlich) camera?
Cairngorm Mountain. We only link to the camera and, when the owner streams on YouTube, embed that official stream on request.
These cameras belong to their owners — we only link to them. Most show little in daylight or under cloud, and some pause in summer.