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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Sarah Marshall

The best places to see northern lights in the UK

For the best chance of watching the spectacular northern lights, many head to areas around the Arctic, such as Norway, Finland and Sweden. But as the world experiences heightened solar activity, there are many incredible spots around the UK to get a glimpse of the dancing lights.

According to experts, the sun has now entered its period of greatest activity, which means Brits could be seeing more colourful displays of the aurora borealis until the middle of next year. The current peak is expected to until mid-2025, according to the Royal Astronomical Society.

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