The lasting effects of a geomagnetic storm are expected to pull the northern lights to more states, forecasters said.

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

The Met Office has revealed the parts of the UK that could witness the Northern Lights tonight and intense solar activity may mean the lights are visible more often this year

Forecasters predict a fair amount of aurora borealis activity that will decrease significantly by Thursday night.

Auroral soundscapes go beyond simply listening to music or stories; they enhance the experience of witnessing the Northern Lights by engaging multiple senses. Scientists have recently confirmed that under specific conditions, the Northern Lights can generate faint sounds.

The Northern Lights might be visible as far south as Norfolk if they appear in the skies above the UK tonight, an expert predicts. It’s not guaranteed, but a geomagnetic storm – caused by energy, blasted from the Sun to Earth in solar winds – mean you may see them if the conditions are right.

The northern lights could be visible alongside the total lunar eclipse in some parts of Canada. So, here's what you need to know about spotting the blood moon and the aurora tonight. NOAA's northern lights forecast for Thursday,