The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are set to be visible in the UK tonight after a red alert was issued. Here's everything you need to know about the natural light display View 2 Images Northern Lights in UK tonight as rare red aurora alert issued (Image: Getty Images)

British sky-watchers are in for a treat tonight as parts of the country are set to be lit up by the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, following a red alert announcement. ‌

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is a natural light show in the Earth's atmosphere, appearing as dancing waves or flowing curtains of colour, predominantly green, pink and red. These captivating colours have intrigued humans for centuries, and we now know they're caused by charged particles from the Sun, known as

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