Aurora Borealis unlikely to be visible from the UK

Northern Lights could be visible from Scotland

Clear skies required to view aurora

The Northern Lights may be visible by eye from Scotland and Northern Ireland tonight, according to the Met Office.

The Met Office has issued an aurora watch for Scotland and Northern Ireland, meaning there is a chance of seeing the aurora borealis.

Clear skies are required to view the aurora, so the best chance of seeing it will be in areas with clear skies and little light pollution.

The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that occurs when charged particles from the sun interact with the Earth's atmosphere.

The particles are attracted to the Earth's magnetic poles, which is why the aurora is most commonly seen in the Arctic and Antarctic.

The aurora can appear in a variety of colors, including green, red, blue, and violet.

The Met Office has said that the aurora borealis is unlikely to be visible by eye or camera from anywhere else in the UK.