"This will bring the possibility of visible aurora for Scotland and similar geomagnetic latitudes, with a slight chance of glimpses as far south as northern England or Northern Ireland, although this is low confidence." What is the weather forecast for the UK as Northern Lights are predicted? However, clear periods between this rainy weather could make the Northern Lights visible tonight. Recommended Reading:What are the Northern Lights and how are they caused? The Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.