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Current Conditions

☁️ 19°C

Feels like 19°C

12 km/h wind

Gusts 23 km/h

76% humidity

89% cloud

Last updated
28 Aug, 16:30

Today

Fri 28 Aug

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Light rain

20° / 15°

21 km/h

100% rain

Tomorrow

Sat 29 Aug

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Rain

17° / 14°

14 km/h

80% rain

Next Day

Sun 30 Aug

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Light rain

18° / 15°

24 km/h

100% rain

Weather Oracle

"A bit of cloud, but grand for a coastal walk. Manannan is just keeping the sun for himself today."

Aurora Oracle

"☁️ Cloud cover is gatekeeping the sky tonight. Manannan says absolutely not."

3-Day Forecast — Temperature & Rain

Ronaldsway Met Office — Detailed Forecast

Dry. Mostly sunny this evening, then remaining mostly clear for the start of the night, before cloud builds later. Light west or northwest winds, becoming variable. Minimum temperature 13°C.Cloudy tomorrow, with rain and drizzle arriving from the south by late morning and continuing for much of the day. Mainly light winds, with temperatures around 18°C.

Outlook: Dry and bright for much of Sunday, before showers or longer spells of rain arrive later in the afternoon and during evening. Maximum temperature 18°C.

Aurora Power (Kp Index)

1.0

Low Activity

Aurora Oracle

"☁️ Cloud cover is gatekeeping the sky tonight. Manannan says absolutely not."

Cloud Cover 89%

Moon Phase 🌕 Full Moon

Sky Darkness Poor

Best Dark Sky Spots on the Island

Smeale (North) — Darkest site on the Island. Uninterrupted northern horizon. Premier spot for Northern Lights.
The Sloc (South) — High elevation, 360° views. Incredible for the Milky Way.
The Ayres — Flat, open coastline facing north. No light pollution from behind.
Niarbyl — Western sky with the sound of the sea. Best for watching the Andromeda Galaxy.
Sulby Reservoir — Hills block village lights. Still water gives star reflections.
Port Lewaigue — Ramsey Bay views. Watch the moon rise over the Irish Sea.

Moon & Viewing Conditions Guide

Kp Index

Kp 0 – 2Quiet

Kp 3 – 4Possible

Kp 5+Storm!

Cloud Cover

0 – 30%Perfect

30 – 70%Possible gaps

70%+Unlikely

Moon Phase

🌑 New MoonIdeal

🌓 QuarterOkay

🌕 Full MoonToo bright