Keep your fingers crossed for a clear sky over Chester and Ellesmere Port tonight because you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, according to the Met Office.
The Aurora Borealis lit up the skies above Moray, northern Scotland, on Tuesday night - and the phenomenon could possibly be enjoyed by night sky watchers in Chester and surrounding areas tonight.
Most commonly associated with the Arctic Circle and northern countries such as Finland, Sweden and Iceland, it could be a rare treat for local stargazers.
Caused by the collision between gas particles in the earth’s upper atmosphere and charged particles from the sun, the light can cause spectacular displays in northern countries.
Forecasters say that the next few weeks may be one of the best chances to see the lights in England, because faster than normal solar winds are disturb the Earth’s magnetic field.
A Met-Office meteorologist said: “There is a chance in North England, North Wales and Scotland, it’s difficult to say really. At the moment we will see it if we have clear skies.
“If the wind picks up then we might see it further south. It depends on speed how we see it on Earth and what impact it has.”
The Northern Lights are more often seen in autumn and spring but scientists do not fully understand why.
The Met Office’s blog says: “The disturbance tonight is strong, the skies for many could be clear and so the chances of seeing the aurora are good for areas such as North Wales, Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.”
If you are lucky enough to see the Northern Lights tonight, tweet your pictures to @ChesterChron or email cheshire.news@trinitymirror.com.
