The Met Office says the Northern Lights could appear over the UK again on Sunday and Monday night.
The forecast follows a dazzling display which was visible across large swathes of the country.
“They could be a little weaker tonight (Sunday), so most likely seen across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England,” said forecaster Greg Dewhurst.
“They may be a little stronger again on Monday night so could be seen further south into central areas.”
Stargazers were treated to the spectacle in the early hours of Sunday, when the aurora borealis lit up skies over the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle on the Northumberland coast.
Pictures also captured the green and pink spectacle as far south as Kent and Surrey.
The phenomenon, which is triggered by solar activity, is most active during the Equinox and Solstice, around March and April or September and October.
It is often most visible in Scotland, northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland; however, the lights can be seen much further south.
The sun emits charged particles known as solar wind, which, when they interact with the Earth’s magnetic field, are funnelled towards the magnetic poles.
As the energetic particles collide with gases in the upper atmosphere, they release energy as light.
Tips for viewing the Northern Lights
Met Office
- Find dark, clear skies: Light pollution and cloud cover can obscure the view, so head to remote areas and look north.
- Best locations: North-facing coasts and rural spots offer the best vantage points.
- Timing: The lights are most active around the Equinoxes, but strong solar activity can bring surprises at other times of the year
Oxygen produces green and, at higher altitudes, red, while nitrogen creates blue and purple hues, the weather forecaster said.
The best viewing conditions are when the sky is dark and clear of any clouds and light pollution, such as in remote areas that face the northern horizon.
The spectacle can sometimes be better seen through a camera than by the naked eye.
“Long exposure camera shots may show something each night a little further south than the above visible by eye forecast,” Mr Dewhurst added.
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