You could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights over the UK, but it may only be possible until October 17.
In a rare phenomenon, the lights will be visible in the UK due to four coronal mass ejections which are to hit Earth between 15 and 17 October.
If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you could be one of the lucky people to see the lights this week.
According to the Met Office’s latest weather forecast, the four coronal mass ejections reached Earth late on Wednesday. Further geomagnetic activity is expected on Friday.
Auroras could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho in the US, while in the UK, displays are expected to reach as far south as Yorkshire.
Brits caught a glimpse of the lights in Scotland and the north of England earlier this year, with the opportunity to see them again this week.
If you’re eager to see the lights, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared its top tips for spotting them. It says: “Go out at night. Get away from city lights.”
The organisation adds: “Best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight (between 10pm and 2am local time).
“There may be aurora in the evening and morning, but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing.”
If you’re in the north of the UK or the US, you’ll most likely be able to see them.
As the sun can be pretty unpredictable when it’s going to put on a show (a solar storm), it’s a good idea to monitor a website called Aurora Watch.
There, you can check the sun’s geomagnetic activity in real time and it will tell you when the Northern Lights are likely to be visible from the UK.