Where and when Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in the UK tonight - Met Office aurora forecast
A short Met Office video indicates where and when the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight.
The Met Office says the Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK tonight.
The forecaster said: “The auroral oval is likely to become enhanced over the coming days, due to multiple glancing Coronal Mass Ejections alongside some fast solar winds. Aurora is likely to be visible from Scotland and similar geomagnetic latitudes Friday UTC.
“There is also the chance of aurora extending further south, and being seen from Northern Ireland and northern England, and a slight chance of glimpses from Wales and central England, although confidence in this aspect is low.”
Where exactly are the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights form in an oval around the North Pole in an area called the “auroral zone".
Areas in the “auroral zone” include north Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the north of American state Alaska, and northern Siberia, in Russia.
What month is best to see the Northern Lights?
The best months to see the Northern Lights are September to late March, as these months have the longest dark hours and best viewing conditions.
Where in the UK can you see the Northern Lights?
The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK are Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
However, they have on occasion been spotted in the south of England.
What time should I look for the Northern Lights?
The best sightings of the Northern Lights are when the skies are darkest - normally around midnight.