All you need is a dark place, a clear sky and a stroke of good luck!
The Met Office space weather forecasts say an aurora display could be visible from parts of the UK tonight.
When these particles are captured by the Earth's magnetic field they can collide with gas molecules in the atmosphere. Light is emitted from these collisions at various wavelengths, forming spectacular colourful displays in the sky. The Met Office said on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Northern regions have further chances to see the aurora over the next few nights.
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