You could still see Northern Lights tonight in England - find out how to get mobile phone alerts

A fresh geomagnetic storm has erupted, raising the possibility of the UK being treated to a third consecutive evening of the Northern Lights, complete with its mesmerising green and pink hues

Stargazers in England are buzzing with excitement as there's a chance the Northern Lights could make another appearance tonight, after a weekend that already saw the skies lit up by the aurora's dance. Enthusiasts who were out this weekend were hopeful for another round of the celestial show, with some having picked out scenic locations or official viewing spots to enjoy the spectacle. Despite Friday's display being more spectacular, hopes are high for a potential encore.

A new geomagnetic storm has kicked off, fuelling speculation that the UK might be in for a third consecutive night of Northern Lights magic, showcasing its signature green and pink swirls. Channel 4 weatherman Liam Dutton took to X to announce, "**LATEST NOAA SPACE PREDICTION** Further coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were expected to arrive on Sunday. This means another strong or extreme geomagnetic storm is likely. Therefore, there may have been another UK-wide showing of the aurora borealis - cloud permitting. Geomagnetic activity will increase again today, however, as with last night, peak activity may not coincide with darkness. There'll also be much more cloud around tonight, with clear spells limited. So, the chances of spotting them will be reduced somewhat."

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Brace yourselves for a mesmerising display of Northern Lights as a yellow alert has been issued by AuroraWatch UK, meaning we could witness the captivating aurora borealis with our naked eyes in some regions, and elsewhere through camera equipment. This prediction aligns with the Met Office's declaration of a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning for this weekend; first aired in almost 20 years.

Last Thursday, Earth was zapped by an extraordinary G5 class massive geomagnetic storm, as per the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This "extreme" storm marks the topmost category in terms of solar storms. The storm happened due to a "large, complex" sunspot cluster, the size of which, remarkably, covers 17 times that of our planet.

With the last known G5 class storm having occurred over two decades ago in October 2003, resulting in power cuts in Sweden, such events are fairly rare. Approximately every 11-years, the sun's poles flip leading to surges in solar activity causing astonishing northern lights displays. Scientists are predicting the next solar maximum to take place by the end of 2024.

Despite Friday's heightened Northern Lights spectacle, several were let down as they didn't get to know about it instantly, thereby losing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After the event, many described it as a 'bucket list' experience, highlighting the significance of witnessing this natural spectacle. To ensure you don't miss out on future displays, consider downloading a free app on your phone.

AuroraWatch UK is a complimentary service that provides alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible from the UK. The app is managed by the Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University's Department of Physics. The app, named AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts, can be found in your phone's App store. Once downloaded, you'll receive notifications on your phone whenever there's activity likely to result in the Northern Lights. For instance, a red alert was issued last Saturday, as shown in the images above.