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We can't promise that you'll actually see any, but at least the chances of seeing the Northern Lights over the UK tonight are higher than usual!
Some Brits were lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights as far south as Kent this summer, and the Met Office has reported that the Northern Lights may be visible again in certain parts of the UK tonight until the early hours of Tuesday morning.
AuroraWatch UK has confirmed this, with its app notified users of a red alert issued for tonight for certain areas of the country (particularly the north).
You're most likely to see them if you're in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, as long as other conditions (like a cloudless night) are met. People in the south of England may be able to capture the Northern Lights with a camera, even if it's not visible by the human eye.
When?
Tonight, until the end of this year, given that there are many more solar flares and solar storms forecast - and the Northern Lights are appearing much further south than usual.
Where?
The further north you go, the better your chances will be at seeing the Northern Lights.
How?
For those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, the best conditions for viewing are when the sky is completely dark and free from cloud cover, which can obstruct the display. If possible, go to a place with as little artificial light as possible (away from any light pollution) and let your eyes get used to the darkness for a few minutes and look towards the north.
Even if you can't see anything, it can't hurt to take a long exposure photo of the sky with a camera (or even your mobile), as this will allow you to make out the faintest of light from the Northern Lights, if they are visible. To get the best image through a camera, we recommend using a tripod.
Here are the apps you can use to follow the current forecasts:
AuroraAlerts
My Aurora Forecast
And if you can't see them?
... if you don't manage to see the Northern Lights this time, you can always escape to the Nordic countries this winter and increase your chances!