People across the UK will have the rare opportunity to catch a sighting of the Northern Lights this evening, on the final night of 2024. The Met Office has said a coronal mass ejection left the sun early on December 29 and is expected to arrive on New Year’s Eve.

Folks ringing in the new year in several states along the U.S.’s northern border might spot the aurora borealis amidst the fireworks and celebrations, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasting a heightened visibility on New Year’s Eve.

Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.

A geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible in the U.S. on New Year’s Eve. Watch this video to see which states could be in for the light show, the best way to see the aurora borealis and why the northern lights are becoming more frequent.

THE New Year has kicked off with a treat as the Northern Lights have been spotted in the Worcester sky. Stunning pictures, taken by Anil Patel, show Aurora Borealis glistening in the sky over the Sabrina Bridge and along the River Severn.