Forecasters are optimistic that Scots will be able to view the aurora borealis on Saturday, October 5.
The Met Office has predicted a "breathtaking" show of the Northern Lights across Scotland and the wider UK on Saturday night.
According to the Met Office: “Saturday night has the greatest likelihood of aurora sightings further south, across central England”. Those keen to catch a glimpse of the shades of green and purple dancing across the sky are most likely to catch the spectacle late at night – usually from 11pm to 12am onwards. To maximise your chances of viewing the aurora, the sky needs to be as clear as possible.
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