Aurora set to light up the night sky after Met Office update
The Met Office has issued a yellow aurora warning for the UK
The warning is in place for tonight, September 26, and tomorrow night, September 27
The Met Office has issued a yellow aurora warning for the UK, meaning there is a chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight and tomorrow night.
The warning is in place from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning, and again from 9pm tomorrow night until 6am on Wednesday morning.
The Met Office says that there is a "moderate" chance of seeing the aurora in the northern parts of the UK, including Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
The aurora is caused by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with the Earth's atmosphere.
These particles are drawn to the Earth's magnetic poles, which is why the aurora is most commonly seen in the Arctic and Antarctic.
However, during periods of high solar activity, the aurora can also be seen in lower latitudes.
The Met Office says that the current solar maximum, which is a period of increased solar activity, is expected to continue until 2025.
This means that there is a good chance of seeing the aurora in the UK over the next few years.
If you want to see the aurora, it is important to find a dark location with clear skies.
You should also be patient, as it can take some time for the aurora to appear.
If you are lucky, you will be rewarded with a spectacular display of light.