Northern Lights 'likely' to be seen for third night in a row as yellow alert issued

Ben Hurst & Kelly Ashmore

12 May 2024 at 4:40 am·1-min read

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, glow in the sky over St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay -Credit:PA

The UK could get a third glimpse of the Northern Lights, a weather expert has said. Another geomagnetic storm is 'likely', meaning the skies could once again be filled eerie green and pink bands of light.

Midlanders got an amazing view of the natural light show on Friday night (May 10), with some seeing a repeat performance on Saturday evening (May 11). According to Channel 4 weather presenter Liam Dutton, there was a possibility of "another UK-wide showing of the aurora borealis" this evening (Sunday, May 12).

He wrote on X: "**LATEST NOAA SPACE PREDICTION** Further coronal mass ejections (CMEs) expected to arrive on Sunday. This means another strong or extreme geomagnetic storm is likely. Therefore, there may be another UK-wide showing of the aurora borealis on Sunday night - cloud permitting.”

The presenter later added: “Geomagnetic activity will increase again today, however, as with last night, peak activity may not coincide with darkness. There’ll also be much more cloud around tonight, with clear spells limited. So, the chances of spotting the will be reduced somewhat.”

A yellow alert has also been issued by scientist group AuroraWatch UK this morning, predicting the phenomenon could be visible with to the naked eye in some areas, and with camera equipment more widely.

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