That activity is now gradually easing, according to the UK’s Met Office. It said however that it may increase again until Saturday, 4 January – which could meant the aurora are visible in northern Scotland.

The northern lights may be visible in parts of the United States after sundown on New Year’s Eve, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This aurora borealis comes to us from a period of high activity from the sun. Per EarthSky, a total of 20 solar flares have been detected over the last 24 hours, and some of that