Northern Lights may be visible again tonight after appearances across UK:
Forecasters say the lights will likely be confined to the north of the UK ...
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Northern Lights may reappear over northern Britain on FridayForecasters expect the display mainly in northern areas; Scotland offers the best prospects, but cloud could obstruct viewing.
- On Thursday night, the aurora was visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and England as far south as Sussex.
- Ben Rich said the lights would remain largely confined to northern Britain on Friday and generally appear weaker.
- Cloud could disrupt viewing; away from northern Scotland, the aurora is unlikely to be visible unaided even under clear skies.
- The best prospects are after midnight, with a smartphone or long-exposure camera potentially helping viewers detect it.
Even if the skies do clear, the aurora is unlikely to be visible with the naked eye away from northern Scotland.— BBC Weather's Lead Weather Presenter Ben Rich said.
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