The aurora borealis over Crosby Beach, Liverpool (Image: PA)

Everything you need to know about spotting the Northern Lights tonight

Red alert issued in UK tonight: Stargazers across the UK could be treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights tonight, as Lancaster University has issued a red alert, its highest level for auroral activity. This indicates strong geomagnetic activity, currently measured at around 280 nanotesla, which dramatically increases the likelihood of seeing the Aurora Borealis both with the naked eye and on camera.

What causes the Northern Lights: The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that creates mesmerizing light displays in the sky, appearing as shimmering waves, curtains, or rippling patterns of green, pink, and red. Thes

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