According to the Met Office, on New Year's Eve, residents in some parts of the UK may be able to see the Northern Lights. The natural phenomenon, commonly known as the aurora borealis, may be spotted by people celebrating the new year in the east of Scotland, northeastern England, and Northern Ireland.
Scotland's "best chances" of witnessing the Northern Lights should be in certain regions, according to a spokesperson. "Unfortunately, the weather conditions are not that helpful, even though the solar conditions are set fair to see the northern lights," stated Grahame Madge, a spokeswoman for the Met Office. Scotland ought to offer the greatest opportunities, but it will be difficult to secure a view because of the prevailing unrest.