The Northern Lights could put on a show visible from Northern Ireland this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a “breathtaking” display. The display, also known as aurora borealis, is most likely to be visible in Northern Ireland as well as Scotland and northern England.

The Northern Lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a 'breathtaking' display. The display, also known as aurora borealis, is most likely to be visible in Scotland,

Here are the factors you should consider if you're hoping for the chance to see the northern lights this weekend.

The display, also known as aurora borealis, is most likely to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.

The Northern Lights are set to appear in the night sky over the UK in the coming days due to the eruption of solar flares on the sun. Otherwise known as aurora borealis, the Northern Lights are caused by energised particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere and events like solar storms in this instance contribute to the vivid

While cloudy skies may have blocked views of the Northern Lights for many in the Chicago area Thursday, residents will have not one but two more chances to catch them.