Time-lapse of the Northern LightsStargazers across the country are set to get their latest chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. Best time to see the Northern Lights in the UKThe Northern Lights may be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday night (September 16), according to the Met Office. "This could bring some potential for visible aurora to northern parts of the UK and similar geomagnetic latitudes, but the extent and timing of any aurora is low confidence. Tip for night sky photos on your phoneBest places to see the Northern Lights tonightAccording to the space weather forecast from the Met Office, the best spots to see the Northern Lights on Tuesday night are in northern parts of the UK. The Met Office added: "The northern lights are best seen in darkness, away from any light pollution."

Source: The Times September 16, 2025 11:39 UTC