People across the globe travel far and wide to get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Although you are more likely to see the lights in Scandinavia, Canada and Iceland, it is possible to see bask in its beauty here in the UK.
WWF also lists some other Northern Lights hotspots, including:
- Shetland, Orkney and Caithness
- Aberdeenshire and the Moray Coast
- Lewis, Harris and the most northerly tip of Skye
- The Cairngorms
- Galloway Forest Park
Meanwhile, in Wales some have reported seeing lights over Brecon Beacons and Anglesey in the past.
For those in Northern Ireland, they also have a great chance of seeing the lights, particularly in the uppermost coastline over the Malin Sea.
One of the most scenic places is the Giant’s Causeway, which offers a panoramic view of the horizon.
While many Britons will have to catch the lights by chance, there is a platform that allows people to discover where they’re likely to see it all.
AuroraWatch, an online resource created by Lancaster University, monitors current levels of geomagnetic activity, and provides alerts on possible aurora sightings across the UK.