You might be able to see the northern lights tonight – here’s where

You might want to look up into the night sky tonight because the northern lights will be visible across parts of the UK.

For those who are keen stargazers, tonight is set to be ideal conditions to watch them because there will be clear skies.

The Met Office said in a statement on X: ‘You might want to look up at the sky tonight because there’s the chance of seeing the aurora.

‘Clear skies for most overnight will make for ideal viewing conditions, with sightings possible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.’

The best chance to see them are between the hours of 11pm and 5am, according to the Met Office.

It said in a further statement on its space weather page: ‘The auroral oval is likely to become enhanced during the period.

‘A coronal mass ejection (CME) is forecast to arrive at Earth Thursday night into Friday.

‘Aurora sightings may become visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England and similar geomagnetic latitudes.’

Stargazers across the country have already spotted the northern lights several times this year.

People were treated to a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights in May.

Its arrival came after a huge solar storm hit the Earth, with the enhanced solar activity potentially supercharging the Aurora Borealis.

Combined with clear skies, that one gave people as far down as southern England and Wales – as well as those up in Scotland – a rare chance to experience the stunning display.

They were visible for the first time across the UK in 20 years, even visible over the London’s light pollution.

Brits also got a glimpse of the special lights in July as well.

But these northern lights were weaker than the ones spotted in May and were only seen in parts of Northern Ireland and the north of England.

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