Aurora borealis could light up UK skies this week. Here's when and where

Environment
3 Nov 2026 • 3:53 PM MYT
The Independent
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Aurora borealis could light up UK skies this week. Here's when and where

  • There is a chance that the aurora borealis will be visible from parts of the UK on Thursday night, the Met Office says.
  • It comes after the phenomenon, also known as the northern lights, lit up the skies in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Halloween night.
  • The bright green glow also danced across the skies on Sunday night, but was much less intense.
  • According to the Met Office, there is a “slight” chance of those in the north of Scotland, and at similar magnetic latitudes, seeing the northern lights again on Thursday night due to changing solar conditions.
  • Stargazers are advised to head to remote areas, as light pollution can obscure the view, and to look north for the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
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