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

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

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

The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK tonight, the Met Office has said. Northern and western Scotland have a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The phenomenon could appear in skies further south, but is unlikely to be visible through the clouds.

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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.

The Northern Lights are set to dazzle the night sky tonight, with Britons in for a “90 per cent chance” of spotting the spectacle, the Met Office has revealed. The aurora borealis will be viewable in the north of the UK from midnight tonight,