A red alert has been issued by AuroraWatch UK, indicating a potential sighting of the Aurora Borealis. The alert was issued this morning, June 1st. Stargazers may have the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights tonight.
The Northern Lights are typically most visible from 11 PM onwards. Sightings are often made in the early hours of the morning. This phenomenon generally occurs in high-latitude regions.
The colorful glow is caused by solar wind interacting with Earth's magnetic field. These particles combine with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere. This creates a multicoloured burst of light.