Parts of Scotland could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this evening

NORTHERN parts of mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles may be able to see the aurora on October 25th.

Although clear skies are predicted for some of northern Scotland, other areas may experience occasional showers and cloud cover – so the Met Office recommends checking your local weather forecast before heading out to see the lights.

The website Aurora Forecast said: “Aurora borealis activity is currently high. Weather permitting, very nice northern lights displays would be visible directly overhead in most northern communities.”

The site adds that the “geomagnetic field is expected to be at active to major storm levels” from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Potential for #aurora sightings tonight, especially if you're in N Scot. Clear skies for northern half of UK for most of the night. Jo pic.twitter.com/HIz64hMzwf

— BBC Weather Watchers (@BBCWthrWatchers) October 25, 2017

The Northern Lights were also spotted on Tuesday 24th into the morning of Wednesday 25th across Scotland.

These are the views on Orkney tonight, as just captured by the local Aurora Group’s Andy Wymer. They’re pretty neat! pic.twitter.com/3haXUOoZ1Y

— Neil Drysdale (@NeilDrysdale) October 24, 2017

If you spot the Northern Lights where you are, head to the Sunday Post Facebook or Twitter page and let us know!