Discussing the possible display, the meteorological organisation said: “The expected arrival of two Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) later on Tuesday and into Wednesday (UTC) is likely to bring the potential for visible aurora across parts of northern UK and similar geomagnetic latitudes given clear skies.
“Visible aurora perhaps possible further south given ideal viewing conditions and equipment. Activity then becoming more generally restricted to higher latitudes Into Thursday and Friday (UTC).”
The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK
The Northern Lights are typically best seen in places with more northerly latitudes, as well as locations that are far away from light pollution.
As such, some of the best places to see the aurora in the UK are more rural areas with low populations, including the Lake District and Eryri National Park (Snowdonia).
There are also a number of dark sky zones across the country, particularly in Scotland, including the Galloway Forest Park and the Isle of Rum.
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What causes the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights are usually seen closer to the poles, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich.
They are caused by huge clouds of electrically charged particles discharged from the Sun’s surface.
These particles then collide with the atoms and molecules in our atmosphere, creating the “curtains” of light we have all come to know and love.
The lowest part of an aurora is typically around 80 miles above the Earth’s surface. However, the top of a display may extend several thousand miles above the Earth.
