The Northern Lights could be visible in UK skies again tonight after a stunning display over the weekend. Sky watchers in parts of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland were treated to pink, purple and green aurora borealis on Friday night, with sightings as far south as Norfolk.
The Met Office said in a space weather forecast: 'Coronal hole fast winds are expected to maintain enhanced geomagnetic activity during 23 March. Aurora may be visible at times on Monday night across Scotland, mainly in the north.' While activity has reduced, parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland may still see displays from residual solar wind effects.
An update added: 'An uptick in activity due to a glancing blow from a CME that left the Sun on 22 March may then occur overnight 24 into 25 March UTC, however this is low confidence, and the chances of displays otherwise reduce.' The best time to spot the lights is around midnight on Tuesday.
The Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gas molecules in Earth's atmosphere. Heightened solar activity, especially around the spring equinox, can make them visible further south than usual.
