Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight

Met Office predicts powerful northern lights due to Valentine’s Day solar storm
Met Office predicts powerful northern lights due to Valentine’s Day solar storm - Dazzling northern lights could appear in skies above northern Europe and parts of North America
Met Office issues Northern Lights alert TONIGHT as Brits have '90% chance' to see spectacle
The Met Office has told people in certain areas of the UK that they may be lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights tonight, unless pesky cloud cover gets in the way
Met Office's Northern Lights alert for TONIGHT with 90% chance to see show
The Met Office has issued an alert for the Northern Lights to be visible across the UK tonight and over the next few evenings - with a 90 per cent chance of seeing the aurora borealis
Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight as Met Office name best viewing spots
The best viewing conditions are when the sky is dark and clear of any clouds, with no light pollution in remote areas, facing the northern horizon. While typically the Northern Lights are most visible in the auroral oval - a ring of light around Iceland and the polar caps, it can on occasion be witnessed in the north of the UK.
Met Office Northern Lights alert with '90% chance' of spotting Aurora Borealis tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible from parts of the UK tonight, with the Met Office saying people have a 90% chance of seeing the aurora from their homes
Northern Lights could be visible above UK tonight
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Scots have '90 per cent chance' of seeing Northern Lights tonight as Met Office issues alert
If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Met Office has predicted moderate solar activity in the coming four days, raising the chances of an impressive light show. Before Tuesday, Scotland last witnessed the thrilling display on New Year's Day 2025.
Northern Lights to be visible over UK tonight - exact time and locations
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are usually visible in Iceland, Canada, Finland and Norway but this evening, this phenomenon could be seen in the UK tonight and tomorrow night. Compared to other years, 2024 saw a significant increase in Northern Lights being observed in the UK.
Where will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK tonight?
According to the Met Office, people in the Shetland Islands could expect to see the Northern Lights from around 7pm this evening, with a peak time of around 8pm. People in the northern part of the mainland could catch a glimpse of the lights from around 9pm, with the lights fading away from around 11pm tonight to 1am on Thursday.
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Met Office alert '90% chance' of seeing Northern Lights TONIGHT
The Met Office has said there is a “90% chance” of spotting the Northern Lights tonight. Tonight, the Northern lights may be ...