Northern Lights set to be visible from parts of the UK tonight - here's where

12 September 2024, 16:41

The Met Office has said the aurora borealis will be visible tonight in some parts of the UK
The Met Office has said the aurora borealis will be visible tonight in some parts of the UK. Picture: Getty

By Flaminia Luck

There's a chance you could see the Northern Lights tonight, the Met Office has said.

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Tonight is set to be ideal conditions to watch them because there is expected to be largely clear skies.

On Thursday, the forecaster said on social media: "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."

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