Northern Lights alert as Met Office issues forecast for Aurora Borealis across UK

Northern Lights alert as Met Office issues forecast for Aurora Borealis across UK Stunning images of pink, purple and yellow hues were caught as the Northern Lights brought the display across the UK skies - some Brits could be in store for three more nights of lights Brits across the country were left stunned as the sky lit up with the incredible colours of the Northern Lights last night, but more could be to come for some sky-gazers. People as far south as Kent, Hampshire and Devon were able to see the incredible natural phenomenon on Saturday night. The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, were also seen on Friday night and the Met Office revealed sightings could continue until Tuesday. The weather agency said it will likely be seen again across Scotland and northern England during clear skies between October 11 - 13. The natural phenomenon in the Earth's sky is caused by solar eruptions from the Sun which release charged particles known as solar wind. The Met Office said: "When these particles interact with Earth's magnetic field – especially when the solar wind's polarity is opposite to Earth's – they are funnelled toward the magnetic poles. "As these energetic particles collide with gases in the upper atmosphere, they release energy in the form of light. Oxygen produces green and, at higher altitudes, rare red auroras, while nitrogen creates blue and purple hues." Sky-gazers looking to try and spot that natural phenomenon should look north in a dark, rural area which is away from streetlights and other artificial light. People can also use the camera on their phones to try and pick up colours that are difficult to see with the naked eye. Experts have previously said that 2026 would be a peak year for spotting the Northern Lights due to heightened activity from the Sun, as part of its 11-year cycle.