The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are described as "one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky". Best time to see the Northern Lights in the UK this weekendThe Northern Lights are now set to be visible in the UK this weekend for the first time in 2026, according to the Met Office Space Weather forecast . Where to see the Northern Lights this weekendThe Northern Lights may be visible to the naked eye right across the UK this weekend, according to the Met Office forecast, from Scotland down to southern parts of Wales. RECOMMENDED READING:What are the Northern Lights? The Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Source: The Herald January 02, 2026 07:51 UTC