Brits could see the Northern Lights for the second night in a row on Saturday evening. Known as the Aurora Borealis, the bright colours were visible from as far south as Norfolk on Friday evening after a strong storm. As activity remains high on Saturday evening, it is possible the Northern Lights could be seen again. On Friday night a strong geomagnetic storm caused by a coronal mass ejection - waves of charged particles which erupt from the sun's surface - brought the Northern Lights to the UK. Friday also marked the spring equinox, during which time the Northern Lights can appear stronger because the Earth's magnetic field is aligned with the incoming solar winds.

Source: Daily Mail March 21, 2026 15:44 UTC