Where Northern Lights could be seen across the UK as Brits witness three-night spectacular

Scientists are predicting a “widespread” aurora event, offering the entire UK a chance to catch a glimpse of the

The best opportunity to see the aurora will be on Saturday night, with the greatest likelihood of aurora being visible potentially stretching as far south as central England.

Forecasts show the lights peaking between 9pm on Friday and 3am on Saturday morning.

A second peak is expected on Saturday evening, starting around 6pm and continuing through to 6am on Sunday, with the brightest displays likely between midnight and 3am.

There’s even a chance of a third night of activity, with another peak predicted for 9pm on Sunday.

Experts say the Northern Lights are best viewed away from light pollution, making remote areas the ideal spots for catching the display.

However, while many are excited about the chance to witness this natural spectacle, there are warnings that the solar storm behind the aurora could disrupt radios, power grids, and satellite networks.

Krista Hammond, a space weather expert at the , told Sky News: “Over the next couple of days, there’s a chance that we could be seeing the Northern Lights, particularly across northern parts of Scotland in the north of England and Northern Ireland.”

“But there’s a chance in the coming nights that we will clip the edge of these two mass ejections, which means you’ve got the potential for the storm which causes the Northern Lights.”

The has said that Saturday, October 5, has “the greatest likelihood of aurora being visible”.

In a statement, the forecaster said: “Aurora activity is expected to increase this weekend, leading to aurora potentially being visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England where skies are clear.

“Saturday night has the greatest likelihood of aurora being visible, with a chance that aurora may be visible further south, across central England and similar latitudes.”