What is causing the Northern Lights to be visible in the UK?

Powerful solar flares have triggered a geomagnetic storm, pulling the stunning Northern Lights display towards the UK.

Where in the UK are the best places to view the Northern Lights?

According to an aurora enthusiast, the best places to view the weak auroras are likely to be West Pembrokeshire or North West Wales, with Anglesey looking like the best option.

How long will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK?

The Met Office has warned that geomagnetic activity is likely to persist into Wednesday, November 12, 2025, before subsiding on Thursday.

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Geomagnetic Storm Brings Rare Chance to Witness Aurora Borealis in Britain

11 Nov

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Summary

Powerful solar flares trigger geomagnetic storm, pulling Northern Lights towards UK
Potential for "strong" aurora activity and visibility across northern Britain
Cloudy conditions may limit visibility, but clear spells expected after midnight

Geomagnetic Storm Brings Rare Chance to Witness Aurora Borealis in Britain

According to the latest weather forecasts, a powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by recent solar flares is expected to bring the stunning Northern Lights display towards the UK. The Met Office has reported that the impact of these solar events can disrupt high-frequency radio communications and impact aviation and shipping operations.

The arrival of a coronal mass ejection later on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, is likely to enhance geomagnetic activity and increase the potential for visible aurora across northern UK and similar geomagnetic latitudes. Forecasters are predicting "powerful Northern Lights throughout this week" following the recent solar flare activity.

However, the Met Office has cautioned that cloudy conditions may threaten to spoil the show, with overcast skies predicted across much of Britain on Tuesday evening. Clear spells are anticipated over sections of North Wales and northern England after midnight, though by that time, the moon will have appeared in the sky.