Scots 'likely' to see Northern Lights tonight as rare red aurora alert issued

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Scots are in for a treat tonight as a red alert has been issued meaning there is a strong chance of spotting the stunning Northern Lights anywhere across the the country. ‌

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display that paints the sky with shimmering waves or curtains of colour, most often green, pink and red. These breathtaking displays have fascinated humans for centuries and are caused by charged particles from the sun, known as solar winds, colliding in the Earth's upper atmosphere. ‌

Lancaster University has issued red alert, indicating a strong likelihood of spotting the Northern Lights due to heightened geomagnetic activity. A red alert is described as meaning: "It is likely that aurora will be visible b