Northern Lights could be visible in UK this week - when and where to spot them
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHopeful stargazers across the UK may be able to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week. According to the Met Office's Space Weather arm, a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) accompanied by a massive solar storm from the sun is set to strike Earth over the coming days.
This could result in the spectacular light show making its way from the Arctic Circle and being viewable in parts of England and Scotland. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community While the Northern Lights are extremely rare in the UK, the CMEs that emit green and red light as they collide with Earth can result in the fascinating colours being visible in the sky.
However, your chances of seeing the light show will vary depending on which area in the country you are in and whether the weather is favourable or not.
The Met Office confirmed that there is a small chance of the Northern Lights appearing tonight (Wednesday), but chances will be higher tomorrow.
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