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AuroraWatch UK is a free service offering alerts of when the aurora might be visible from the UK. It is run by scientists in the Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University’s Department of Physics. See the aurora borealis from the UK.
These reports will help you determine if the aurora is being seen from anywhere in the UK. We keep sightings on the map for one day; last night’s sightings are cleared once darkness falls on the next day.
Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how.
When and where are you most likely to see the Northern Lights? As the UK is south of where the natural aurora belt occurs (Norway/Iceland/Greenland), it takes a severe or extreme geomagnetic...
Predominantly the northern lights are best witnessed in Scotland, North England, North Wales and Northern Ireland. However under severe space weather conditions, the lights can be seen throughout...
Feb 27, 2023 · Northern lights: Aurora seen across UK in spectacular display. In a very rare display, the northern lights were seen as far south as Kent and Cornwall on Sunday night. Across more northern...
Feb 27, 2023 · Watch: Spectacular skies as northern lights fill the sky over the UK. In a very rare display, the northern lights were seen as far south as Kent and Cornwall on Sunday night. Across more...
May 11, 2024 · For Saturday night, the Met Office says there's a good chance of sightings across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales in particular.
Sep 13, 2023 · Skies gleamed pink, green and yellow as the aurora borealis illuminated parts of northern England. The natural phenomenon was captured by photographers in the Lake District and in...
Sep 25, 2023 · What are the Northern Lights? Stars align for wedding photo. The aurora hunters chasing the perfect picture. Auroras have already been seen in Scotland and in parts of England including...
