Northern Lights to be seen across the UK as severe geomagnetic storm set to hit Earth
The latest chance comes after Brits were treated to the spectacle several times this year.
Brits have a good chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights on Wednesday night - with a geomagnetic storm set to hit Earth.
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Areas of Scotland and the north of England are most likely to see the dazzling display, with skies set to be illuminated by the natural phenomenon.
However, the potential of clear skies means that southern parts of the UK will also be able to see the display.
The latest chance comes after Brits were treated to the spectacle several times this year.
The primary cause of the intense brightness is that we’re currently at the peak of the Sun's 11-year activity cycle, which is expected to finish before the end of 2025.
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Aurora possible tonight! 🔭
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 11, 2025
Most likely across northern Scotland but perhaps further south across Northern Ireland, England and Wales, although widespread cloud in these areas will likely limit any sightings 🌠 pic.twitter.com/VccHGfQGco
The Met Office's Space Weather service said: "Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are expected to arrive at Earth, two on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and another on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
"These CMEs are associated with Strong class flares and increase in speed and possible effects in each event.
"The auroral oval is expected to become enhanced Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with visible aurora expected across parts of northern UK and similar geomagnetic latitudes, with a chance of sightings further south across England and Wales, though cloud cover is expected to inhibit ideal viewing conditions for most parts."
What causes the Northern Lights?
At this peak, the Sun experiences a rise in eruptions, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
These eruptions release powerful bursts of energy and material into space, resulting in phenomena like the auroras visible from Earth.