Large parts of Scotland are expected to see the Northern Lights this evening.
The nighttime spectacle is forecast to be visible across much of the country - with people in southern Scotland even expected to catch a glimpse.
Experts say the incredible event in the sky will most likely be visible on March 31 and April 1.
This is due to two coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, which launched from the Sun on March 28.
Met Office’s space weather forecasters write: “Occasional enhancement to the auroral oval is expected at high latitudes and possibly down to some mid-latitudes during March 31 and April 1.
“This is due to the arrival of two coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which were launched from the Sun on March 28.
“Aurora sighting are possible as far south as Scotland and Northern Ireland, perhaps a little further south if G3 storming intervals occur.”
The Northern Lights are commonly associated sights in the likes of Scandinavia, but Scots in the north are also regularly treated to the nighttime event.
Their visibility tonight will be dependent on the amount of clouds left in the sky during the night.
Most of Scotland is expected to see clear skies from 9pm this evening, with the most cloud expected to come in the north east and in the central belt, according to the Met Office.
The Northern Lights occur when particles are expelled from the Sun and interact with the Earth.
When these particles meet the shield, they are ‘pulled’ to the north and south poles.
As they interact, the energy is released as a beautiful corona of dancing rays of light that are visible from below.
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