They are most visible in Scotland, northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland, but during intense solar storms, the lights can be seen much further south. However, over the next few nights, the Met Office has said that sightings of the Northern Lights are “most likely” across Scotland but also “perhaps” into northern England too. Timelapse of the Northern LightsIn a post on X, the forecaster shared on Thursday evening (March 19): “Keep an eye out as there is a chance of seeing the northern lights over the next couple of nights. Is 2026 a good year for the Northern Lights in the UK? “Oxygen produces green and, at higher altitudes, rare red auroras, while nitrogen creates blue and purple hues.”Have you ever seen the Northern Lights in the UK?

Source: The Herald March 20, 2026 10:24 UTC