Where to see the Northern Lights in the UK tonight | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarriette BoucherSaturday 21 March 2026 20:50 GMTHow are northern lights are created?The Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK on Friday night and are expected to return on Saturday.The rare phenomenon, usually seen near the Arctic Circle, was observed as far south as Norfolk.The Met Office forecasts that sightings are most likely in Scotland and northern England, provided skies are clear.Aurora displays are caused by massive explosions on the sun, known as coronal mass ejections, which interact with Earth's atmosphere.To best view the lights, people are advised to find a dark location away from light pollution and look towards the northern horizon.In fullNorthern Lights to appear in UK tonight: When and where to watchThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in