The Met Office has forecasted that certain regions in the UK may witness the Northern Lights display tonight and possibly tomorrow evening as well.

Earlier this week, the national weather agency indicated that the aurora borealis phenomenon could be visible in parts of England and Scotland on Thursday and Friday. The latest update suggests that this celestial event might continue into Saturday.

The anticipation arises from the expected occurrence of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These are powerful discharges of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun’s corona, often accompanying solar flares. Traveling at speeds of up to 3,000 km/s, CMEs can lead to geomagnetic storms, auroras, and potential disruptions to satellites or power infrastructure.

The most recent space weather forecast from the Met Office for the Northern Hemisphere highlights the likelihood of multiple Coronal Mass Ejections arriving on March 20-21, along with an anticipated solar wind enhancement connecting to Earth on March 21. Enhanced auroral visibility is expected over the following nights, particularly on Friday and Saturday, with possible sightings in Scotland, northern England, and similar latitudes under clear skies.

Meanwhile, the Met Office has also mentioned the possibility of snowfall in some parts of the UK over the weekend, despite the recent warm weather that saw the hottest day of the year so far.

According to Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington, while the beginning of the period may bring warm sunshine, colder spells and wintry showers in March are not uncommon. Heading into the next week, a shift to a cooler north-westerly flow is anticipated, resulting in lower temperatures, unsettled weather, including hill snow in the north, and occasional brisk winds, which is typical for this time of year.